Very hard, but very fair and always willing to help.

She has huge good curves on tests and in the class (I have a 63% but it's a B). She is very clear and a very nice person always willing to help you. Highly recommended!

the best physics teacher ever, curves every exam at least 10 points, easy to understand

Melodi rocks! Her tests are fair. She's genuinely concerned that people get what she's saying. She's one of the best teachers on campus.

Class is a little confusing, especially online portion. It's also very hard, especially for those of us not good with physics, but the teacher is VERY willing to help students.

She is a very good teacher and the class was really easy. There are massive curves on the first 2 tests (like 10-15 points). The final is optional to replace the lowest test grade and the lowest couple quizzes and homeworks are dropped. Open book tests and quizzes also. I would definagely recommend

not a bad teacher, but not an easy subject. tests arent too bad, as long as you study the book material also, because she doesnt cover everything on her tests in class. DO THE HOMEWORK! It's easy points that will help your grade.

She was great. She has an awesome personality, very very willing to help, and generally attempted to make the class interesting. Most importantly, the tests she gives are so mind-bogglingly easy (AND they are open-book tests!!), you should get an easy A with hardly any effort. So far, probably my fav. class I've taken at UNR.

Hard subject, good teacher. Very willing to help. Easy class if you do the EC quizzes and homework. Should be able to at least get a B if you don't slack too much.

Very great teacher. She's one of the reason I choose physics as a major. She's extremely nice and helpful.

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She talks like kitty from that 70s show and is very good at explaining the things that hocine merabet missed. Woo hoo!

OMG.. she does talk like kitty! lol. Class will not be the same now. Anyways, She is generally concerned with making sure students understand the material. She is willing to spend extra time in class to answer questions so the material is understood. Doing the hw definitely helps and going to class.

One of the most accessible professors on campus, for she is the only professor, that I know of, that has office hours every day of the week. Her tests are fair (they are open book); they are composed mostly of the practice tests, the easier HW questions, and the optional online material.

Wow, this is my second time taking her and I can't believe how much my opinion has changed. GREAT TEACHER she is one of my favorite. I decided that if you care even a little about the class it becomes so much easier. THis semester she changed the homework so you can't cheat. She is cute and knows the subject willing to answer any questions in class

I thought that she was an awesome teacher. She was very thorough and did plenty of examples. The online homework helps and you don't have to take the final if you are happy with your grade after the first three tests.

Decent teacher. Nothing special except that she reminds me of Kitty from That 70's Show.

Rodrigue is an excellent lecturer and master of her subject. She does indeed sound like Kitty from That 70's Show, but it's funny and you get used to it after a couple weeks. Her tests are kind of hard, but that just might be my disdain for physics. She is fairly straightforward in the lead up to exams, and is very helpful in and outside of class.

Amazing Teacher! She can explain the most complicated problems as well as the easier stuff as well. Weekly quizes where the whole class can help each other. If you can keep up with the study sessions then tests are a breeze.

Clear, nice, occasionally funny. Sort of mommy-ish, but in a good way.

She's a great professor. At first I thought she could be a little sarcastic, but she just genuinely wants you to understand the material. The homework is online and you can work with your classmates on the quizzes. I'd take any class she teaches!

She's very nice and makes the class fool-proof. She drops 2 hw's and 2 quiz grades at the end of the semester. Let's you have a note card for tests and the final is optional! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

A GREAT professor. Physics is a challenging subject, but she makes is easy to understand. Know the study guide problems, and problems she gives in class, you can't fail. She lets you use a 8x11 cheat sheet on the test! If you can't pass this class with at least a B then you're not trying. I'm terrible at math and I got an A.

Dr. Rodrigue is a fantastic teacher! She's always available to help a very fair grader. She does tend to focus a lot on the conceptual parts of physics (including on the tests) but she makes the class fun and easy. Quizzes are open-note,-book,-neighbor and she lets you use an 8x11 cheat sheet on the test! Amazing professor, take her if you can!!

I've heard that she is a great physics teacher, but I had her for Astronomy and she really wasn't very good. She was somewhat of a politician in that she never really answered questions very clearly and it left us all very confused come test day. She should probably just stick to physics. Very nice lady though

honestly, this may have been the easiest science class i've ever taken. If you don't like science this class is for you. you get to use a notecard for every test, and she goes over the review sheet she gives you the day before the test. you work in groups for everything, even the weekly quizzes, and the labs are simple yet pretty fun. Great class.

She is awesome. She loves the subject, and is very easy to understand. Her tests can be kind of tricky, but overall its simple. She doesn't make attendance mandatory per say but she has a sign in and random in class quizzes. I went most of the time, and the quizzes help your grade a lot. She also gives extra credit.

100 is a conceptual class, but don't let the 100 fool you. It's not a cake walk, class is a must. With that said, an A is very manageable. Never read the book. Study notes very well, tests are specific.

Physics is not my cup of tea, but she was a good teacher! Easy to understand, exams were straightforward, and the quizzes & online homework were reasonable. Covered a lot of material, but a very manageable class overall.

Melodi is the sweetest teacher out there. I hate physics and find it extremely hard, but she couldn't have taught it more clearly. You take 4 tests and can drop the lowest grade. Her tests are kind of hard but the in-class labs are ridiculously easy and count for a huge portion of your grade. She lets you use 3x5 cards as a cheat sheet on the test

She was very good at lecturing, and very clear. The tests are hard, but as long as you attend the lecture, you should be fine. She made the material very interesting and the course was easy and fun. SI sessions are also helpful, so be sure to attend those as well. She was very nice and accessible. Homework is online and you get 10 tries a question.

She is a great professor and she writes very. The in class quizzes are easy because you work in groups. I She teaches concepts very clearly and explains them well. I would take her class for physics again.

Rodrigue's tests are pretty easy, but that's because the class is inherently easy (it's physics 151). I thought she explained material clearly. Definitely take her if you can.

BEST SCIENCE TEACHER EVER. I took Rodrigue for 151 and summer 152, and I am extremely glad I took her for both terms. She's extremely helpful and always willing to help students after class. Her lectures are clearer than air (crystals have significant refraction). She also makes sure that you understand the concepts, which will help you on the MCAT

She's a good teacher who gets the concepts across in a simple, graspable way. I only have one complaint: her class lacked rigor. If you're good at problem solving, if you want a challenge and if you're a bit masochist, I'd suggest taking the 180 series.

Super awesome teacher. goes through everything you need to know. You will do well if you show up to the lectures. if you have a question she will answer it clearly and helpfully while making sure you understand the answer.

One of the nicest teachers I've ever had. The study guides for the tests are pretty similar to the actual test. The homework was a lot hard than the actual tests though.

I've never taken a physics class before (not even in high school), and she made the class better than expected. Her lectures were decent and her exams were mediocre. She had a thing where you take the final and it'll replace the lowest grade of the first three exams. She also lets you use a notecard as a little cheat sheet.

Physics is a hard concept for most people so Rodrigue understands that with how she graded the class. Tests were very hard for me but study notes, homework, quizzes, go to SI and you'll be fine. Keep your quiz/hw and lab grade perfect or close to it and keep your test grades at B average and you won't have to take the final.

Such a sweet lady! Very helpful and patient with her students. Teaches material well. Love the way her class points are weighted and distributed--makes it easy to get an A.

She's so nice and helpful! She has amazing handwriting that is easy to read and she explains things clearly. Physics is a hard subject to me, but she made the class bearable and she will always help you if you need it. She loves when her students visit, and her final is optional! The lab is super easy and boosts your grade.

This class is hard, especially for the non-math/physics major. She explains concepts and ideas clearly, but sometimes she rushes. It's not impossible to get an A. Do well on quizzes (which can be done with classmates, and you can also ask her for help), homework, and lab so that if you do screw up on exams, you'll end up with a B or even an A

Without a doubt, one of the best teachers I've ever had. She's clear and takes an extreme interest in ensuring the student understands physics. You are expected to work, but if you put forth the effort, you will pass with a very good grade. This is the teacher you want.

One of the best professors I have ever taken. Very clear and very helpful. Good sense of humor! Never taken physics, but she made it easy to follow and understand. I highly recommend this instructor! Don't be afraid to ask questions and attend SI Sessions!

She is a great professor. Her in class demonstrations that show you how physics works are really cool. This class is HARD. But I still got a B despite getting a D and 2 C's on exams because the HW, Quizes, and Labs bump you up. Just Always do those and actually try and you'll be fine.

Physics is hard, so lots of students fail and blame the teacher. You have to work for it, but Dr. Rodrigue is VERY helpful. Her tests are curved. Final is optional. Weekly quizzes are open note and you can work with neighbors. Labs are done by diff TAs, but normalized in the end. Go to her office hours. You get a note sheet for the test too.

Professor Rodrigue is amazing! It's a given that physics is hard so the class is tough but you get out of it what you put in. She makes the lectures fun and interesting and she's super straight forward with her expectations. She is such a fair grader and genuinely wants you to succeed. I will take her for 152 positively! Highly recommend!

Professor Rodrigue is great. She has beautiful handwriting and helpful whiteboard drawings that make lecture easy. You get a free pass on 2 quizzes and HWs, and the tests are pretty simple. Group Quizzes once per week guarantee a "study group". Concepts in class, such as V^24x increase presented onlyin class are on tests. Final optional.

Super nice and wants you to do well. She knows her stuff and is able to explain it in a way that most students understand. Best 34 Exams (curved and you get a cheat sheet), weekly homework, weekly group quizzes, and lab makes up your grade. I absolutely hate physics and I passed with over 100%.

Got a 68 on the first test because I wasn't sure what to expect. After that I studied all the hw and study guides and quizzes and got A's on the next 2 tests. Ended up with an A in the class and didn't have ti take the final.

She does fun demonstrations in class. She explains topics fairly clearly, but if you don't understand it the first time, she struggles a little to explain it a different way. Gives homework every week that usually takes about half an hour to do. Quizzes every Friday. Optional final.

Easy A. If you need to take this class take it form this professor.

Since many people are terrible at physics, this is the professor you are going to want. Tests generally have a large curve, but don't rely on it too much. If she sees the class is doing very poorly, then she makes the upcoming tests easier (but that means there may be a smaller curve so watch out). Weekly group quizzes on Fridays.

Lectures are very clear and interesting. Weekly homework assignments are not bad at all. Weekly quizzes, but you get to work on it with others. The tests are pretty easy if you study for them and go to the SI reviews for conceptual and exam reviews. Also, she lets you drop a test or even the final if you're satisfied with your grade.

To get an A -Go to Class (most of the examples are going to be on the exam) If you want to save time studying and get a good grade, go to class, copy what's on the lecture, and ask about it to the TA and the professor in her office hours. If you do this, you are smart.

She's a good professor that covers the information pretty well, she cares about her students and is really helpful during her office hours. About once every two weeks she has a quiz but she covers similar questions beforehand. However, she does take attendance every class.

Rodrigue was a great physics professor! She helped make a potentially confusing class as clear as possible. She is definitely really knowledgeable in the topic and helped me a ton when I went to her office hours a few times. Physics can be a hard to understand class but she definitely helped.

Her lectures are clear, quizzes are open notes, homework isn't bad. Tests are a bit harder--the conceptual questions might trick you if you don't do the quick quizzes and conceptual questions from the book or review her in-class examples. She's also pretty unyielding about missing quizzes or exams.

Rodrigue gets a lot of criticism but it's mostly just because Physics is a difficult subject. Most reasons people complain about her are due to the fact that people think she moves too fast. Overall pretty solid professor. Make sure you go to PASS and do lots of practice problems.

Dr. Rodrigue is a great professor and genuinely care about her students. Her class is very interesting and well taught.

Quizzes are open note and taken in groups, exams are fair, final isn't mandatory if your grade is satisfying enough. With little understanding of physics, her lectures are clear and helpful. All of her example problems help when studying for exams. Only problem in class is her sense of attitude when asked questions. Take notes and you'll get an A.

She is a good/nice teacher and is very fair. Physics is hard, but it gets easier once you get used to it. If you go to class and take good notes, you can get an A. Her tests are very similar to the study guide and she curves. Lab, quizzes, and homework all boost your grade so if you do good on those assignments and ok on the exams, an A is possible

Physics is hard but she makes it doable. She grades on a point system so EVERY POINT MATTERS! She drops 2 quizzes, 1 hw, and only takes top 3 highest scoring tests. Only good/bad thing is that she doesn't do +/- on grades, like I got a B+ in the class but will have a B reflecting on my transcript. She's nice but physics is hard so DON'T SKIP CLASS!

Dr. Rodrigue is sweet and cares about her students. She emphasizes asking questions and student participation. Physics content is hard for many taking this course but she drops a few hw's and quizzes to compensate. Also 3 out of 4 tests are counted in grade (including final). Go to PASS sessions!

I had a rough start and got a 75% on her first exam, but Dr. Rodrigue was helpful in office hours and I did not have to take the final. Show up to class, if she sees your name on sign in sheets she can bump your grade! Group quizzes are not stressful and straight forward. Homework/ lab should also pad your score! She curves lab if your TA is tough.

Physics is HARD, but her goal is to make her students succeed. She is very fair (she drops some homeworks, quizzes, and a test). She is very sweet and interesting in lecrure. If you attend lecture, she will also give extra credit. It is manageable to get an A even if you don't do too well on the first exam. Concepts do get easier over time too.

Taking Physics was hard in high school and I barely did good on it and expected I would do worse in college as well. But Dr. Rodrigue's class made a lot more sense and easier to understand the material. Physics is really hard in general. I never used the textbook and wrote notes instead. Notes sometimes help. She basically goes over examples.

I had SCI 110 and NevadaFit Physics with Dr. Rodrigue, so not the most difficult classes, but she is one of the best professors I have met on this campus. She cares about all of her students sooooo much and she makes an effort to catch up with everybody periodically. She answers questions very well too. In the future, I will def. take her classes.

In my experience, she's not the nicest when answering questions. Other than that, she is a solid choice. Very clear grading criteria and she drops the lowest exam, so you may find that you don't have to take the final. Be sure to go to the Physics Help center and Pass. Those resources are the only reason I was able to get the grade I did.

Dr. Rodrigue was pretty good. She gave us lots of examples but sometimes she worked through the examples fast. We were put in groups at the beginning of the semester and it was really helpful to have people to work with. There is weekly homework and 2-3 questions to answer before each lecture, and a weekly quiz, but all of this stuff is to help us.

Melodi is a really nice professor. She is relatively slow and goes through many examples in class that mimic quiz/test questions. Will skip steps sometimes, but if you are good with variable manipulation it is easy. If you have prior exposure to physics in high school, it is an absolute cakewalk A. If you can do the review, the tests are easier.

Besides the fact that this class was pointless, she somehow made it fun. Its basically just an intro to the scientific resources on campus. Shes a good person to know for anyone in a scientific field at the university, she seems to know everyone.

Physics isnt easy, but Rodrigue cares about her students and Is always willing to help. She drops a lot of HW and a couple of quizzes, and she drops a test (including final, but she will be more willing to bump your grade if you take it). You are guaranteed an A if you read the book, do your hw, attend class, and ask questions!

Dr. Rodrigue was incredibly helpful, caring, and an overall good physics professor. Her lectures are engaging, she gives you ample material to prepare for tests, and encourages questions. Gives in-class quizzes every week, but you are able to work on them in groups. Never used the textbook. Curves exams if necessary. Open to feedback from students!

Attendance isn't mandatory, but quizzes are every Thursday. Prep homework and homework assignments are on WebAssign - make sure you set up e-mail notifications so that you don't forget it. Because it's not connected to Webcampus it is easy to forget. She's very caring and was overall a great teacher!

Dr. Rodrigue is such a sweet person. She cares about what you learn, but she uses a lot of astronomy examples and I connect to astronomy the least. She has a very sweet and soothing voice to hear at 8 am.

I loved Dr. Rodrigue. Her lectures went over concepts and also provided lots of examples for further understanding. Fair grading, curved tests, dropped some hw assignments. She gives quite a bit of homework, but nothing too hard or time-consuming. Genuinely cares about her students' learning and answers questions thoroughly. Very sweet, as well!

Took during pandemic so sweet and caring. All open note exams. One HW, 2 pre-HWs, and 1 quiz a week, but theyre all easy enough with chegg. Wish I could take her for 152 too!

I really liked Professor Rodrigue. She cares about her students mental health & taught the material well. There was a lot of assignments due throughout the week, but it helped with the point distribution. So I didn't really mind that because then the grade wasn't soley based on test %. There's also a lot of help offered, if you are struggling.

I wish I could take her again for 152. Professor Rodrigue explains the material well and is available after class for extra help and to go over problems. You can tell she loves her field and cares about her students. You get ten attempts for each homework problem, and if the class scores low on an exam, she curves by a lot.

I wish I could take her next semester. Physics can be hard, but she was nice with the grading. She curved heavily. Out of our three potential exams, only two were graded, so you didn't need to show up to the final if you didn't need to. She'd give ten attempts for each homework assignment on webassign too.

A lot of people didn't like this class because of how quickly she did her work on the board, but she skipped over a lot of simple algebra so if you are competent at math it all makes sense. Hw every week and she only takes 2/3 test grades including the final. Lab sucks.

Rodrigue is very smart and incredibly caring. she includes a lot of experiments to liven her lectures and honestly they are not too bad. The exams are a little iffy as they build off of what you're supposed to have learned rather than summarizing the covered material. She helps with weekly quizzes and provides outside resources.

Great teacher, explains things very well and you don't need to have prior knowledge to understand her. Can be condescending towards students when answering questions. We only had three tests INCLUDING the final, and the worst test grade was dropped. I had her at 8am which sucked but it was still my favorite lecture to attend

She makes the class almost impossible not to pass. Drops the lowest test score and homework and quizzes are the same weight as both exams. Lab is also 1/5 of your grade. As long as you read the textbook and understand most of it conceptually, you'll be okay!

She is a really nice lady, although the lectures themselves don't help a lot. If you go to her office hours, she helps you a lot and really wants you to pass. She makes it easy to pass, personally I recommend going to pass consistently as it really does help out a lot.

Professor Rodrigue's class has a lot of homework, quizzes, and labs that help boost your grade, even if you don't attend lectures. The textbook is useful, and Unstuck AI can be a great supplement for study prep. Overall, the class is manageable if you stay on top of the work.