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not bad, hes the stereotypical physics guy, a little crazy but in a really smart way.

I liked this guy's teaching style a lot. Very good at explaining things in various ways until it's understood. Very easy going. Plus he is a cute thing.

I think this guy is awesome. Makes math secondary to concepts. He's a physical, funny teacher, and makes an effort to understand student questions. He doesn't really use copyable notes, but makes you understand what you're learning nonetheless. Plus, I think he's cute.

easy class, and i do mean EASY. do some online journals and quizzes every couple of weeks, come to class with your clicker and youre fine. funny guy, wants you to like him and enjoy what hes talking about. i'd take the class with him again.

You do not need the textbook. Nice guy, funny, lecture gets a little repetitive. LonCapa assignments are absurdly long, and usually only the easiest of the questions end up on the tests. Lab is relatively easy. Recommended.

OMG Easiest class ever. He posts a review before each test and only takes questions off that review for the tests. going to class is pretty much optional unless you want the CPS grade. And he's a really nice and helpful guy on top of that. HIGHLY RECCOMEND!

I love this professor! He has so much energy and he cracks me up. He puts a lot of effort into explaining concepts. His tests come straight from loncapa so they're as easy as they can get.

I barely ever made it to class and when i did I brought my laptop to work on other stuff b/c everything there is to learn is online. While people were having a hard time from how he was teaching I was looking up his lectures and doing ALL of the loncapa questions til I got each one right and knew exactly how to do them, and whaddya know i got an A!

He rocks. I loved his class. Such a nice man.

So much fun and funny (and CUTE) . Keeps things interesting, not strict on pple talking during lecture though, and tests are based on homework and not really lecture. Lecture focused more on real world application of physics. Homework was a piece of cake since hints help so much! Had to study the homework hard for the tests, did not use book at all

If physics is a degree requirement and you basically just wanna earn an A and get it over with, taking it with this guy is a must! The LON-CAPA hw takes time, but the tests come straight from those problems so just memorize them for the test. The lab is pretty easy, and there's CPS which is not graded for correctness. So yeah, it's an easy A class

he is good

I absolutely loved this class. I hated Physics in high school and this class made it easy to understand. Skrob is an amazing teacher. There are clicker questions, but not for correctness. Just show up, take notes, do the HW. You'd have to try to fail this class.

He's a great teacher, interesting class, homeworks are a tab lengthy but the labs are very easy. Test are easy as well, they come straight from the lon capa hw. Going to class is optional, but definitely helpful. I would recommend him!

He's the Best!!

I hate Physics but Skrobiszewski made it so much fun and easy. There are homework problems online, but there are practice versions too so you can figure it out before being graded. These are also the types of questions on the tests! Do hw, go to class, get an A

Hes the best, I'd reccommend him to anyone. Tests come directly from the homework and the labs are very easy. Although the homework is time consuming it makes up 30% of your grade so its def. worthwhile. I got a B in 201 because I bombed an exam and missed some hw's. But I'm in 202 now and I have and A. He's amazing, take him you won't regret it!!!

This guy is all over the place, but in a good, funny way. Lectures may not make sense, but the homework has so many helpful hints. You'll learn everything. Test come directly from hw, final comes directly from past tests. Great guy.

This teacher was a lot of fun. Besides the fact that I receive a B in his class it was b/c I didn't focus on most homework assignments until it was too late. He can be deceiving; most people feels he's easy and decide to slack a bit, which results in low grades. An A is possible. He's great on a 1:1 basis.

Lon-capa HW due every Monday, which is pretty easy. Tests come from that and the final comes from the 3 tests. Lab is cake. Getting an A in this class should be no problem. Attendance is not mandatory, but I often went and did work for other classes b/c lecture can be all over the place. Overall, a good teacher and definitely recommended.

I went to like three classes and got a B (and a 90 on the final and the last two tests...bombed the first and slacked on HW)...learned everything from LONCAPA. He's really nice and funny.

Soooo easy! Take this class - really a nice guy

Great professor. He is all over the place during lecture, but who cares!! His exams questions are straight from the homework, which he gives a sample homework to practice prior to completing the actual homework. I have him for 202 this fall, and I can't wait! Failing this class is difficult. Do the HW problems, they add up to a test score.

Amazing professor! Love this class! I dreaded having to take physics until I got him for a professor-- easily one of my best classes! Pretty easy on the eyes, too... ;-)

He's the best!! Fun class!!

Funny guy. attendance is not mandatory so if you don't show up for the lecture then show up for his antics. guaranteed to make you laugh. exams came dirrectly from homeworks. he lets you know which question will be on the exam a week prior to exam date so you can study.

TWO WORDS: THE BEST!

THE BEST! Top Physics Professor hands down! Highly Recommended

I took him for 201 and got an 89 and Im taking him now for 202...easy A, do loncapa over and over and you will be fine!! Nice guy and easy to get along with!! Take him!!

He is one of the most fun professors at VCU. He keeps the class interesting and always helps students understand when they are having questions. Lon Capa is used for everything, attendance is taken by the clicker, but over all this is a great professor! It is a really fun class and John creates a fun learning environment.

This man is a genius. I took both 201 and 202 with him. He gets right to the heart of concepts, appealing to common sense. We dealt with round numbers, so that calculations could be done off the top of one's head. That way, errors tend to be localized as conceptual, not calculator typos. Study so you don't hold back the class. Sexy & funny.

It is hard to concentrate on what he says because he is so incredibly attractive!! I just keep imagining him and me getting it on. I really want to make a move, but I'm too shy. I'll just keep enjoying this summer class and picturing him naked.

He makes this class extremely helpful and interesting. I wish I had him for 201 also. The fact that he's easy on the eyes makes it extremely easy to pay attention and grasps concepts. I absolutely recommend his class!

By far one of my favorite teachers at VCU. The last time i took physics was in highschool and its safe to say I didn't retain any of that information. I'm currently acing this course. Skrob does a great job explaining but doing the HW will really get you an A in the class. Tests and quizzes are all from HW problems. Great class. RECOMMEND IT!

Highly recommend. By far my best instructor. This is a great professor. He was very very helpful. he answers all your questionsAll you have to do is the HW and the quizzes online and u can get an easy A or B. The Test questions come from the HW which is mandatory. no book needed. love this guy! I will be taking him for Physics 202

Highly recommend. By far my best instructor. This is a great professor. He was very very helpful. he answers all your questionsAll you have to do is the HW and the quizzes online and u can get an easy A or B. The Test questions come from the HW which is mandatory. love this guy! I will be taking him for Physics 202..

Skrob is an awesome teacher. I've had him for Physics 201, 202 and Energy. He's hilarious and keeps the subject interesting. I wish there were more teachers like him. Definitely take his classes if you have the opportunity.

Definitely my favorite professor at VCU. He's so funny and cute and explains everything perfectly. you will never be bored and will definitely leave with an A if you do your loncapa hw. TAKE HIM AS MUCH AS YOU CAN! you wont regret it!!

John is very energetic, which is good for a 9 am class. He is kind of all over the place and talks to much about his personal life. He does a good job explaining ideas and concepts, but sometimes skips over topics that are asked on the Loncapa homework.

He knows how to explain the subject. Class is not hard if you understand Phys, but a lot of work (LONCAPA). Most students find him funny, but kind of makes annoying jokes sometimes. However, you would be able to get an A if you do all the work!:) Take him!

very energetic and helpful. easy class. extra credit offered. textbook not required. easy A especially if you do all the clicker questions. make sure you study for two exams.

Skrob is really invested in teaching those who want to learn. If you're just taking the class because it's required he'll acknowledge that fact but expects you to still want to get something out of it. I loved taking his class. He's great at explaining the conceptual aspect of physics and is hilarious.

Best professor I have had so far. He is hilarious and is very straightforward on what will be on the tests and it comes straight from your homework and quizzes. He is awesome!

John is great! He is funny and always full of energy (the class is Energy, no pun intended). Quizzes and homework are online, so no reason not to get 100 every time, plus they drop the lowest homework and quiz. Only 2 tests: midterm and final. I only have the final left, but will most likely get an A in this class. Take this if you want an easy A.

Very good teacher! Focus on that homework and you'll do well. He starts simple and builds up to harder and harder material, but if you keep up and understand everything, it is easy. Attendance isn't necessary as he gives explanations for problems in the homework and tests are based on the homework. Good class for all you premeds just wanting an A!

Very easy class. Attendance is not mandatory. Actually is kind of funny, and the classes were not boring.

Very easy class with a very easy going professor. Just do the homework every week and cram for the midterm and final exams (he puts up practice exams with the same questions), and you'll have an A. Take this class..such a bro professor.

Charming and funny prof. Lecture is more about relating the info to daily-life than how to number crunch it all together, so note taking is in-class is typically unnecessary. Attendance not mandatory, but I've gone to every class for two semesters because he is one of the rare faculty members that has lively lectures. The best!

I have never taken Physics before and I thought I was going to fail. But he makes it so easy actually wants you to pass the class. His test are so easy! Go to class and do your work on time. Take him there's no way you can get below a C in his class.

Dude is hilarious. Really nice and really helpful.

He is my favorite professor. He's a funny guy and really knows a lot about the subjects he teaches. He couldn't be more easy going. You don't have to go to his lectures but they're interesting and entertaining. Great guy

You don't have to come to class. There are no textbooks. Just a weekly online homework, and sometimes a ten question quiz. Class is ridiculously easy. The homework gives you the same questions each week, which are also the same questions on the midterm and final. Take this guy

This class is definitely easy and all you have to do is basically get all of the homework done and you'll be good to go with his tests which are two plus the final. If you have any questions just go and ask him and he'll answer them so there's no way to fail or get anything other than the A. He is the one to take for all of you pre-health students!

If you didn't take energy or earth science in high school stay away from this class. Al work is online homework and quizzes are a breeze. Midterm and Final in class you must study CRAM. Answers choices are on tests are A through E

This guy is GREAT. Class is fun, and he is an amazing teacher. Go to his office hours for help in the homework. If you have any problem talk to him. He is always willing to help. He is not a machine like many professors, he is a real human. If you are scared from college. Going to class is very important to understand the subject. #1 Teacher

Good professor, funny, easy A, give chances to improve grades. I recommend him

Fantastic professor. This course is very easy, but you are given a lot if homework! Be ready to work at least 3-8 hours outside class every week. It will help you grasp the material. Everything is online and the tests come straight from the online homework, so study those as much as you can. I was intimidated by physics, but I'm really enjoying it

Love this guy! Super funny and laid back. Total RVA hipster. Two online homework assignments due every week, 1 short & 1 longer. Takes a lot of time but isn't too difficult. No hmwrk from labs. Test questions directly from homework. In-class clicker questions for attendance, not correctness. Lowest homework, lab, and clicker dropped. Recommend.

Great teacher! Just learn through the practices from lon-capa and youll be fine, EASY A !!

Great guy. Very funny and personable. Expects you to learn the information, not just memorize it. He tells funny stories that make you remember the concepts. I would definitely recommend him for this class and his Energy class, as well.

I was told this class was easy, but unless you're absolutely fantastic at general science and mathematics (which I'm not), you will have to work for a good grade. Although the course material wasn't that easy, the way the course is graded makes it easy for you to get a high grade. My advice is to go to class and do homework well in advance. No book

Homework is a must. Everywhere. you cant run away from that, but this is the easiest class i have ever taken in my life. He's an incredibly energetic person who simply loves what he does. "Lectures" are super fun and very interesting if you actually attend and reduces your homework load to near minimum. will be taking this dude again for sure.

awesome instructor!! EASY A !! Just do the HWs and the Quizzes and you'll be fine

Skrobbes is hilarous. He's a great teacher, but he will not show you how to work out the problems. You have to struggle and study through it by working on the practice problems & then the homework & lecture preps. If you go to him, he will help you no problem, but you have to go after class! I only paid attention to Free body diagrams in class.

He's hilarious and his lectures are never boring. He makes sure to go over the material thoroughly, spending entire classes doing practice and review (which help a LOT). The tests can be difficult if you fall behind, so make sure to do all the homework. Brilliant physics professor, highly recommend!!

This entire class is based around the online homework and quizzes. I never paid attention in class but was easily able to get an A from actually doing well on the hw. He literally copies questions from the hw on the two tests. The final is online and open- note and the labs are really easy. Also there is no textbook required which is a plus.

I tried to come to class as often as I could, not because you need to, but because Skrubby is so funny. He's actually a pretty good teacher, too. However, I did become that kid that learned only through the homework. Never got below a 90, though, so clearly it works out.

Maybe the content was just harder, but I feel like he taught 201 a lot better than 202. He rushes through concepts and the pp notes he uses hardly relate, you pretty much have to catch up outside of class to understand. He's a funny guy and I enjoy his lectures, but sometimes his teaching style is lacking.

This semester was harder for me especially the electricity part, but it is still very manageable to get a A! He dropped two homeworks and lecture preps instead of the optional hw. Even though I learned next to nothing in class, the loncapa hw really helped. Also I got a 89.5 in the end and he rounded me up!! If you have any problems just email him!

Class was easy. Only reason to go to class was to see him to homework examples from time to time. You can learn most of it yourself, but for the harder stuff ask and he will show you. No final in the summer. Quizzes are weekly and homework is 3 times a week.

Is the best! I really had to work for those grades, but this hunk of a man really makes sure you take it all in. I like to think of him as the epitome of professors, not only does he take his precious time of the day to assist many of the students he should just flunk... but, he also offers life lessons. He truly leads by example 3

To be completely honest, John isn't the best teacher, but the online hw/lecprep (30% of grade) carries your grade and is how you are going to learn. Just go to class for the mandatory clickers (Based on completion not accuracy) and study outside of class. Got 97% in hw and test avg of 50% and still got an A in the class. Easy A. I recommend.

Don't need to go to class, exams are based off of exact questions on LONCAPA. I'd recommend going to lectures as Skrob is pretty entertaining.

You must go to class to get the clicker questions for points (graded on attendance not accuracy). Those are worth 10 points a class. The Lon capa homework is a bulk of the points as well and that's really where you learn. His tests are harder than the practice ones. Looks similar tho. Go to class and do the homework get an A

This class has a ridiculous amount of information to memorize. If you're not good at memorizing, go to class so that you get the clicker question points. The homework and quizzes are all online and are the questions that'll be on tests, MAKE SURE YOU SCORE AS HIGH AS YOU CAN. The midterm and final are in class, and EXTREMELY specific and difficult.

One of the best professors I've ever had. He has the funniest lectures, while still being informative. He does go off topic, but he always makes sure the student comes first and they they know the material. Very easy to approach

He's a really cool guy. Weird, but funny to listen to. To be honest, his lectures are worthless. You can honestly learn on your own. DO ALL HOMEWORK AND QUIZZES!! Show up to class for more points. He's understandable if you talk to him and ask for help. He does go off topic a lot but he has a kind heart.

He is an awesome guy. Very clear in his grading. If you learn the material, you will be completely fine. He isn't going to throw any curveballs at you.

NOT AN EASY A CLASS! It's super easy to screw up a few assignments and eventually your grade for the semester. You have to work hard because this is basically a self-taught class. Skrob is nice and cracks jokes during lectures, but the real learning happens at home when you're doing the HW. Glad that attendance is optional.

If you took physics or AP physics in high school, Professor Skrob's class will be an easy A. His lectures can be kind of boring, and he can be a bit scattered brained at times, but overall he's a good professor with good grading criteria. He only gives 2 tests and an online final, and homework is graded, but he drops homework grades.

Great guy, very funny! Lots of homework and very firm on deadlines. only 2 tests! but homework is equally important. Pretty Easy stuff if you pay attention and do the work. Tophat heavy if you go to class. Attendance is not mandatory but recommended. Helpful during office hours. EVERYTHING is on Quizelet (& course hero), use that to your advantage!

honestly, not a class you "LEARN" physics in but def good for an easy A. only two exams - midterm and final based on the most recent hw at the time and most of the homeworks are dropped. easy easy easy A... if you don't get an A you're trying to hard.

I received a B in his class but that was only because I didn't take the homework seriously for the first half of the semester. He's very clear on his tests (the questions are taken right off of the online homework!) and he gives tons of chances to bring up your grade. He makes class fun and the content easy to understand.

John is a great professor. He gets it, not everyone is majoring in Physics, but the thinking required to tackle the problems is whats important. He wants to challenge students, but he doesnt want you to feel your grade will suffer for trying. Dont think of it as an easy A, but try to be engaged in lectures and understand how things work.

Homework and quizzes are all online. Midterm and final are in class. Clicker points count the most so go to class. Such an easy A! He is such a funny guy and genuinely cares when you do need help. If you do go to class all the time and need your grade bumped up at the end, he will help you out

Energy is the easiest class if you need to cover a science gen-ed. John is so casual and funny, yet he still knows what he is talking about. As long as you do the LONCAPA hw online each week , you can skip class. The midterm and exam reviews are basically the test. This class was so slight.

Couldn't be happier with how Professor Skrobiszewski handles this course. He is very clearly fascinated by what he is teaching and does his damnedest to engender that same interest in his students, or at least a passing understanding for the truly apathetic. He's goofy but pretty funny. Very laid back.

Easy A! Quizzes and homework are online and right from the power points. Test are straight from the quizzes and homework so do not stress about it. Makes the lectures quick and simple, especially when he adds humor and starts to rant about his life.

The class is very easy, it's very easy to get an A as long as you're up to date with assignments. He makes class entertaining but he's also helpful if you're struggling with the material.

John is a great guy and is really funny. He doesn't spend a ton of time actually teaching, he just goes through the power points. Weekly online homework and biweekly online quizzes (can do out of class). Honestly, its a lot of busy work. A lot of times you are taking quiz on material you haven't learned yet. Copy and paste will be your best friend.

Love him! The class itself is so easy. He is funny during his lectures and is lenient on attendance. The only criticism I can give is that LON-CAPA is a strange website. It's unclear what grade you have, but he will tell you if you ask. Weekly homework problems and occasional quizzes. Exams are easy if you study the practice tests, which are given!

Homework every Wednesday. Quizzes were fair and good prep for midterm and finals. Everything on the midterm and finals is shown on the homework so make sure to practice by doing them. Even though attendance isn't mandatory, it's very beneficial to because his power points are online, but aren't very detailed

Easy A! Literally just show up, Participate, do the homework/quizzes and you will be fine! Exams are the same from homework so just memorize it.

Professor Skrob is the best! He's very energetic and charismatic during every class. He will crack jokes during lecture to keep students engaged and interested. His office hours are very helpful as well if you're concerned about your grade, an assignment, or if you just wanna talk and hangout! He definitely made my freshmen year easier and more fun

Great professor, easy A if you do all of the homework/quizzes, which are all online. There are only 2 tests, a midterm and a final. As long as you study and memorize them, you'll get an A. A bit tedious, but it's college. He is really funny and does not make the class dry.

Professor Skrobiszewski is really funny and class pretty interesting. There is a homework assignment due once a week and a quiz every other week. The homework and quizzes are all online. There is a midterm and a final in class. The class is fairly simple as long as you do the homework and quizzes. He also uses Tophat for questions during class.

Yeah, he's kind of a weirdo, but not in a bad way. Maybe a little too high energy for my tastes but objectively pretty funny I think. The class itself absolutely deserves its reputation for being phone-in though; it was easy enough without the extra credit, and once you add that in... you'd have to try pretty hard to fail, I imagine.

only two exams and online final. if you go talk to him, he will help you out. very nice but goes off topic in lecture. if you do the homework and practice problems you'll understand enough for the exams.

Love this professor. Homework is easy and he is a cool guy that won't make you bored in class. Helped me with problems and is great to talk to in Office Hours. Finals is online and the exams are exactly like the homework but with different numbers. Great person for getting LOR

Professor Skrobiszewski is absolutely hilarious. He is a down to earth guy that knows what it is like to be stuck in classes you do not want to be in and considers the fact that everyone has important things to do in their lives other than his class. Weirdly enough, it is pass or fail. I got a 100 an exam but plenty of people failed. Be careful.

Lectures were very unclear and didn't really correspond to the homeworks/quizzes. No exams except for a midterm/final so as long as you do all the online homework and quizzes then you will be fine.

Energy! is known as the easiest course at VCU, but I've had easier. Still, no complaints though. I only showed up for the first day, the midterm, and the final. Make sure you do the homework every week and the quizzes every other week. Use the practice questions posted before the exam. Then you'll get at least a B.

I took this over the summer (and I dont go to vcu). Despite it being a lot of classwork, and the tests being difficult, the prof curved an insane amount. If you went to the optional zoom meetings, he was transparent about everything on the tests and explained things really well. He wants his students to do well!

Professor Skrubs is probably the best physics professor at VCU. He's super funny, super caring, and very considerate of students and their busy lives. His humor is a little eccentric, and he spends a little too much time on some concepts and not enough time on others, but all professors have their downfalls. I'd recommend him over the others.

The grading guidelines are pretty clear, the homework and quizzes are on loncapa and there is a midterm and a final. you don't really see him that often unless you attend class, which is not mandatory. But he seemed like a pretty chill guy.

Physics 2 is honestly much easier than Physics 1. If you do the HW/CW/watch the lectures in this class, it is definitely possible to get at least a B. Practice directories are pretty similar to the midterm and final, and the labs aren't too bad. Exams are curved as well. The only hard part of this class is memorizing the content, but overall fine!

One of the craziest and most entertaining professors I've ever had. Very interactive, but very prone to go off on tangents. Has 2 different grading criteria and depending on which one you get a higher score on, he'll use for your final grade.Go to his study sessions after class for more direct feedback and you'll get an A guaranteed. Also immortal

Professor John is so funny! Def keeps you entertained throughout class with all his rants and tangents. Homework is time consuming but it's the best way to study for quizzes. Just be prepared to teach yourself at least half of the material. He does go over stuff, but most of it is up to you to figure out.

Gets very off-topic but is funny. Would recommend 50 min cause over that he can get to me a little much. Only two tests, however, they are curved. If you can just learn by doing the hw you can get an A. I didn't even read the textbook. Hw can be enough to teach yourself. He is available after hours

Very entertaining prof and extremely chill. You honestly don't even have to go to class, just make sure to do the hw and quizzes by looking at the PowerPoints. Exams are basically the same format as hw questions, so you know exactly what to study. Really easy and minimum effort class, definitely take it for your gen ed.

The people who talk about teaching themselves the material are exaggerating. You do your homework online, with a practice section that has the same questions as the homework. You get the quiz, midterm, and final questions ahead of time (also available for unlimited practice). It is not bad. Skrobs is also an entertaining person. Easiest class.

Skrobs makes Physics so chill and he wants his students to pass! It's hard to not get an A or B in his class, just show up to class, understand the HW, and review the study practice questions for final/midterm! Skrobs is the best physics professor!

He is a good and funny Professor. All over the place but if you show up for class you will be good. Weekly online homework and a quiz every other week. 2 In person exams but they are the same as the homework. All he cares about is if you show up.

The best professor! He truly cares about everyone's success and is extremely helpful both in and out of class. As long as you study and come to class, you will do very well.

Skrob is unhinged but so am I. I enjoyed his lectures, did the work, and walked away with A's. Summer 201 + 202 was a slog but I just went to YouTube or OpenStax when something didn't make sense. If you have ADHD and a sense of humor you'll have a great time.

Took summer PHYS 201 & 202 as a non-vcu pre-health student. Prof Skrob is great- class set-up is simple & easy to succeed. 2 hr labs 3 days a week usually last ~1 hour. 2 hr lecture every day can be rough but he goes off-topic often so not 2 hrs of straight boring lectures. 2 hw assignments a week that are exactly like the test questions, 2 exams.

I would swap my major to physics just because of this professor, promote him to head

I swap my major to physics just because of this professor

best of the best, would swap my major to physics

would swap my major to physics

He's a goofball who will tell you more about his family than science.

John is a goofball, and he is sure to make you laugh throughout the entire class period. His classes are easy as long as you put in the effort and SHOW UP, otherwise there's not much room for error! The homework is the same stuff over and over again, so I would recommend you not use AI and just learn the (very simple) content.