Sometimes sleep inducing, but knows what he's doing

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Good guy but def not the easiest. He teaches PHYSICS as it exists in the real. Not the watered down stuff the other profs give out. Take him if ur truely interested in the subject.

Very good professor. If you pay attention - you'll get it. I had some physics background but from a very long time ago, but still managed to recall it all with his help.

He is a genius, but lectures are boring.I took a nap in every class, class time was nap time for me.I would say to go to James for help, cause the TA for this class Donald sucks.He is very nice when it comes to grades big curve.He tells stories in class and shows formulas, which dont help in exams

def knows physics well. answers questions.gives easy examples to explain the material.not an easy prof for those who doesn't know physics at all.all problems on the exam are very similar to what he does on the board,so u'd better go to the lectures

He will tell you a LOT of things about Physics and about everything else you are doing in ALL of you other classes..really knows his stuff..exams are similar to practice and do not miss recitation if you want a good grade

Dr Rollino is a very intelligent, considerate man & knows Physics like the back of his hand. Physics is tough-you can't expect to pass the class by looking over his notes. You MUST do the practice problems. While his exams are challenging, he is a generous grader & does drop the lowest grade. If all else fails, go to James for help.

difficult material (especially since i hated physics in high school) but this man is a genius. he knows his stuff + is willing to take time to help you understand as well. exams were hard + i worked my ass off for a B but it's all good.

He is a very smart man. The class was difficult but if you study the practice exams he gives out, you should be alright.

Hands down, the best professor I've ever had. His exam questions are easy, and the hardest ones are no harder than the hardest in chapter example problems. If you understand the examples, you should do well. Focusing on that got me an A. Although his lectures don't help much in learning, they are very intresting, sometimes funny, and enjoyable.

In my opinon he is an excellent professor. Tries to keep the class interesting with examples relative to our lives. He knows his stuff and is one of the smartest profs I've met on this campus. His exams were easy if you at least work on the practice problems. Highly recommend him. Take University Physics than General and you'll learn a lot more

he's an amazing professor, a really approachable and all around nice guy, but the course material is challenging and he moves along quickly. his random stories in class are always fun and interesting to listen to :)

hes a really nice guy. he'll help you if u ask for it. but if he thinks ur hopeless and dumb...he wont care. his tests are by far the most difficult tests ive ever taken in college. im taking him again for physics too but this time ill study more and will get an A (hopefully). i def. learned more in his class than any other. james is also great!

Took him for University Physics 1 & 2 over the summer. For all of you complaining about the difficulty of this class....It is Physics :)

The best professor ever! Funny during class and relates the things we learn in class to everyday items. Exams are very easy, just not use the book, use his notes. he gives you what you need to learn to do well in class. overall, very enjoyable lectures, makes time pass by faster than any tv show.

Dr. Rollino is probably the best professor i have had. he's very approachable, not at first, but you gotta understand him. people dont go to his class but they miss out, he does give out formulas that you use on his exams. i never opened the book all semester for university physics. i got an A. there is one special formula though. study what he doe

Dr. Rollino is the best Physics professor in RU and also his class is easy to get a good grade, if you do all the homeworks.

Dr. Rollino is a great professor. Very helpful if you ask for explanation. notes are very helpful and recitaions provide a lot of clarification. quizzes in recitations and the exams have a lot of partial credit and are straight forward. almost need to try to get a bad grade.

Dr. Rollino is the man. not an easy A, but the class is hard only if you make it hard. He teaches with the expectation that you hold up your end and read the chapters and do the hw (which he gives the answers to btw). very fair and understanding. for everyone complaing its college, you shouldn't expect a good grade without putting in some work.

The best professor for physics, wouldn't recomenned any one else. Just make sure you do the homework he assigns to you and understand the problem.

I am taking him for University 1&2 over the summer. The trick to doing well in this class is studying the lecture notes he gives you and all of the random formulas he derives. I didn't use the book too much and i went to james for clarification. when in doubt, james it out.

Phenomenal Professor. Gives partial credit. Go for extra help if needed. Honestly could have not had a better professor. Very good foundation in many subjects. Best Professor. He's from CAMBRIDGE!

He's a super smart professor, bolstered by the fact that he went to MIT. He mumbles sometimes, and gives real world knowledge. But on the bright side only unmotivated people fail the class. Most people got C's but I got an A with some effort. If you are not lazy, you can get a B/A. Good Luck!

Getting an A in the class isn't impossible but unlikely. Be ready to do a lot of homework and practice problems. Attend all of James' session he will do many different types of problems and if you understand the analysis for them all you should do fine. Dr. R derives the equations in class and shows the general application of each.

Getting an A is very difficult, attend every class and try to understand the concept of the subject and the formula he derives. Attend James sessions because he does explain the material better and easier than Rollino. DO NOT DEPEND ON THE SECOND EXAM PRACTICE TEST! The second exam is very hard, and nothing like the practice exam he gives out.

Though it's hard, Dr. Rollino is very helpful and actually considers his students. 55 is a C. He listens to his students and is willing to give back a few more points on exams if you deserve it. What helps is the TA, James. He is very helpful and grades fairly. Rollino also adjusts at the end for students who are borderline.

Professor Rollino is a phenomenal instructor and you will definitely leave the class understanding physics at a fundamental level. His lectures were very informative and interesting, to boot. That said, be prepared to put in college-level work for this class. Physics is learned by doing problems. If you don't try, don't expect a good grade.

To the person below me, that is not true. Dr. Rollino is a genius and a huge asset to the Physics department. He provides practice exams that are just about the same as the one he gives out. He clarifies whenever you have a question. He's an old guy, so yeah he will get grumpy. You will learn Physics at a fundamental level with this professor.

Dr. Rollino is not impossible. If you have questions he'll answer them and is available to explain during office hrs. Physics is a tough course a lot of time needs to put in just as if it was a regular math class. Practice is key. Pretty straight forward on how you will be graded and whats on the exam. Its really impossible to fail

Rollino is the sweetest man! He seems scary at first but he will stay and answer any question you have! he also gives so much partial credit on exams its almost impossible to fail. His material may be hard but he's just prepping you for what's on the MCAT.

I felt at points throughout the semester that there was a lot of information that students are expected to know. However, I have a miserable background in mathematics and as a result I found myself struggling. If you work to understand the material, you will do fine.

Some lectures tend to drag on a bit, but overall had a great experience in his class. Recitation lectures are key for this class.

Dr. Rollino was a legend! He was hands down one of the most brilliant people I came across in my life. Dr. Rollino always used interesting examples to help us understand the material. His exams were fairly difficult but he always provided practice exams and the quizzes helped, too. May he rest in peace. Rutgers-Newark isn't the same without him.

Used real life examples in hopes to get material across to students. Intelligent. Passionate about Physics. So underappreciated. Gone too soon and suddenly. May he rest in peace.