Very enjoyable, but tough. If you have him, the tests will be tough, the Lab reports harder, and the classes will be humorful and enjoyable.

It's like a mix between the blue collar comedy tour and space! Never a dull moment, and actually challenges your mind. Plus, the little quips here and there really keep your attention.

Also teaches astronomy. Hard tests, difficult lab reports, but fun and interesting lectures. If you have him as an option for physics, TAKE IT before you get stuck with Gillman. For your sanity, please. Would love to have a class with him again.

Awesome teacher

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Infinitely better than having Phys II with Gillman. He may be a little tough to deal with sometimes (difficult labs and hard tests) but you get the most out of the material. He's a teacher that actually teaches instead of just reading through the book and expects you to know everything. Like Gillman.

Awesome teacher. He is a genuine teacher. Very humorous, and responsible. His test are a bit hard though. I love to have a teacher like him

In general, it's a rather easy class if you "read the freakin' textbook" (as he says). The tests are hard if you haven't studied, so don't lurk in the back and pay attention to the notes (he practically gives you the answers if you are paying attention!). He's rather funny and knowledgeable!

VERY HARD CLASS!!! You have to study hard, actually read the chapter and understand the examples. Funny at times.

Fun teacher and knows his stuff. He has a little bit of an accent but it is fun "and things like this." Like others have said before, he makes 3 hours go by so fast. I enjoy the Astronomy lectures more than the lab by far. All you need are the notes, even though he says not to take notes. Pretty easy class, not too much work at all!

Fun and easy class.

You can't get enough of the Fauerbachness. He is the definition of genius.

Be ready to do alot of HW. He grades lab reports hard. I liked his personality. He jokes around some. He can make you feel stupid after tests, so jus get use to it.

Took his class over the summer which i would recommend. The class was a lot of busy work and only had one test that counts. Other than that, this class was really entertaining and the activities are pretty fun. He is hilarious and the accent only helps. He does call people out a lot so pay attention.

The class is slightly difficult, however if you have a brain (unlike most here at FGCU) you should do fine, the in class quizzes are a breeze and the tests are literally exactly what he teaches, word for word. He does have a slight accent but you shouldn't have a problem understanding him, and if you do he will repeat himself. Great man, very smart

I thought he was hilarious with his strange jokes and comments. Some of the weird stories he told about the material helped me understand it better. He is very detailed oriented so pay attention! He gives away answers on click quizzes and uses the same questions for the homework beforehand, so pay attention to that too!

Awesome Professor. He has a German accent but is easy to understand. Makes class lots of fun. Pay attention or he'll call on you to answer questions! Short answer questions on the tests come from the review questions at the end of each chapter.

A good professor if you've had physics before, but if you're new to physics, he will skip some of the steps. You should take Mayer if you've never had physics before. He's a little mean at first, but only till after the drop date, then he shows that he's actually really nice. Always helpful if you go see him in his office. Makes it interesting.

Entertaining and fun teacher, even tho I almost fell asleep at times...probably because I took the night class till 9 lol. Quizzes are EVERY class, however, b4 the real quiz at the end, he basically goes over questions and answers throughout class with "practice quiz" questions..(same as real questions about)..soo take notes!Tests are difficult :(

Purely an enjoyable professor. Extremely intelligent and very funny. I took him for Astronomy as well as Physics. Be prepared to study though, his classes can be tricky. A+

this class is "hard" at first but once you figure it out it becomes a no-brainer to do well if you try somewhat. the quizzes are a breeze with him giving away answers and the tests are well super easy. got an A overall in the class so it's easy

A really good guy, makes the class extremely interesting and funny. but he is a attendance nazi.... if you have an A in the class he will make you drop if you miss more than 2 classes. no excuses period.

Great teacher dont miss more than two LABS!!!!not classes but labs. Dont know the section number sorry

He has a passion for physics and it shows in his teaching. To Pass: Come to class, do the quizzes (which he gives away the answers for), and study. It is hard to grasp some of the concepts at first, but he is willing to take the time to help you. I almost wish I were taking more Physics and astronomy so I could have him again!

I took his astrology class. He is an amazing and hilarious little german guy. His tests were really hard, so take notes, pay attention, and read the book! He wants you to understand, and stresses that he wants us to succeed in his class, and that he is available to help us any time. The only downside of this class is Dr. Mon is the lab professor.

Took him during summer. Dry, sarcastic humor that is very entertaining. Would highly recommend, very clear about expectations. Easy class and would take another class with him

Fun professor with a good sense of humor. Teaches a relatively easy class. I do not own the textbook, and barely study for each test, and I have a B. Super easy homework to boost your grade. Attendance is mandatory, he gives easy quizzes each class which he often gives the answers to. This class is good to take even if you don't need it. Take it!

Great teacher! Took for astronomy. The tests are hard, but if you read the chapters before the test that helps ALOT! Great sense of humor, thick German accent(but easy to understand) makes class mandatory by having group quizzes at end of every class(they are easy). Only part I didn't like was the lab which he didn't teach.

EXCELLENT professor. Highly recommended. Is clearly knowledgable about the subject and makes class fun along the way.

I HIGHLY recommend him; his class is an EASY natural science credit. He gives you the answers to the in-class quizzes right before you take them; the Homework is online, multiple choice, and the answers are on Google. There are 4 exams excluding an optional final. They are each 40-50 questions with 4-5 free responses. I got an A & I hardly studied.

Must go to class and pay attention in order to pass. He has great teaching strategies and knows how to make learning semi-fun. Try to wear boring shirts so he won't call on you! Tests are brutal. He has a strong accent but easy to understand.

He may seem hard, but it's really only hard if you don't pay attention. He's really funny too; I think he realizes Astronomy is a fairly dry subject, so he tries to use humor to engage students. Even if you get a D on every exam, as long as you pay attention, do well on the quizzes and labs, and do your homework, you'll pass just fine.

Negative feedback for Fauerbach comes from those who are extra sensitive, can't handle speaking in front of people or Dr. F's honesty. He's a great professor, comes on strong but he's one of a kind. He instructs very well, short quizzes in class, online homework, 3 in class exams. He's clear, concise, HILARIOUS, interesting! Wish I could keep him!

Dr. Fauerbach is absolutely hilarious, and he gets you to think critically at the same time. He is a real stickler about attending class, but it really is worth it anyway because he does a great job explaining concepts and applications. If you have even a slight interest in physics, take this class and you may end up getting a new perspective.

Dr. Fauerbach was a great teacher; he was passionate about his subject and really did his best to keep us interested. Overall, I hate astronomy, so I didn't enjoy the class itself, but he was great.

Best professor I had at FGCU. You have to pay attention and attendance is mandatory, but if you do the work, his classes are an easy A. Unlike other professors who just drone on, Dr Fb constantly jokes around and makes the lectures engaging and enjoyable. If you have the opportunity, take one of his classes.

Doctor Fauerbach is an awesome teacher hands down. What ruined this course for me though is the lab teacher Mr. Keefe. He opens class by saying he teaches at a local high school(which is clear in his teaching style). Also, he clearly doesnt care too much of the course due to the amount of busy work you receive. If I could fit more into this I would

Great professor and great class. Reviews everything that will be on quizzes and tests in class.

THE BEST PROFESSOR I'VE EVER HAD. WORDS FALL SHORT OF HOW GREAT HE IS. Guys if you're doubting this course or are worried about astronomy in general, I would recommend ANYONE take this class just for the experience of having Fauerbach as a professor, alone.

He's super knowledgeable and sweeet but make sure you study study study!!!!!!!!! Pre-occupational therapy students make sure you take this course with no other hard prerequisites! You can't afford it with this course! I spent over 20+ hours a week studying for this course just to get an A!

The power points are really helpful in class. What he covers during class time aligns with what he looks for in exams. There are no surprises when it comes to testing and it's easy to prepare for. He explains concepts clearly and relates them to real life examples. There isn't any busy work in the class, and GO TO OFFICE HOURS.

Such a hilarious professor! He gets his point across very well during class lectures, but makes you work for your grade. Every class he will tell you that you will die on your first exam, he isnt kidding. Study extremely hard, know the material but not memorization by knowing why the answer is the answer. Studied with a study group it helps!

Yes, he is a funny guy but his tests are hard if you don't go on quizlet. I read the textbook and it doesn't really help but quizlet does!! His homework is easy and his lectures you have to take a lot of notes because he does pop quizzes in the end, middle, or beginning of class. There are easy questions but make sure to pay attention!!!

Homework every week, quizzes almost every class and sometimes at the beginning so don't be late. Quiz questions are straight from lecture and sometimes he'll even give you the answers so those are easy points. Tests can be difficult, you need to be able to apply the information to multiple questions not just memorize one question. FINAL IS OPTIONAL

This was a tough class and I almost dropped it, but I'm glad I didn't. There's a quiz every week but it is open notes (the questions are straight from the powerpoint and you can talk to your neighbors). Professor Fauerbach is very nice but can be tough if you don't do what you're supposed to. For a 2+ hour evening class on Monday, it was enjoyable!

Not the easiest course but if you do the homework and labs you'll pass the course. I didn't use the book once. Attendance isn't mandatory but there's quizzes on the lecture every class so you probably won't pass if you skip class. He makes the class fun though

Amazing lectures, 3 hours broken up w/ jokes, videos, & cool pictures. He is German, so he's fun to listen to. Very fair & very clear as to what the expectations are. If you participate, you'll be okay. In-class quizzes count as participation. If you don't want to be there, you mind as well not go, save yourself the embarrassment. Online hw & labs.

Look, he is a consumate academic. If you are only looking for an easy grade, you won't find that here. He is a quite competent instructor, and personable during office hours. What he offered me was some perspective on what it takes to earn a STEM degree. I entered his class a comm major I ended up graduating in Engineering. No regrets!

The professor is very witty which makes the lecture's entertaining. The 3 exams make up 70% of the grade; however, the final is optional and can be used to replace your lowest exam grade. The exam questions are all multiple choice, many from the homework and lectures. There are password protected quizzes after each lecture to confirm attendance.

I took this class to satisfy a prereq, and overall it wasn't too bad. Reading the chapters, reviewing for exams, and listening to lectures can be time consuming, but all of it is essential to understanding the class content. If you just memorize the information, you won't pass. Also, don't be afraid to ask him to explain things - it helps a lot!

Professor Fauerbach was a very good professor. The lectures were entertaining and he has an enjoyable accent to listen to. Just go to class and pay attention and you will be fine.

Well rounded professor and great at explaining difficult concepts.

Lectures are lengthy but provides essential information towards quizzes, exams, and assignments. Participate in the coursework and focus on the readings to receive A's. He drops the lowest grades for exams, quizzes, homework, etc. He extends his lectures with information from space that are historical and present.

I think is a great professor. You must read the chapter before class but I let the online textbook read to me so no longer than 45 mins with me taking notes. 4 exams total including final (don't have to take). Has quizzes after class but gives every answer during lecture. If you study questions asked in class, then you will do great on exams.

Took him fall 2023. HW is easy. Quiz after every class so make sure you pay attention. Tests are hard and can hurt you. That's why I got a C. Tests are lockdown browsers w/Cameras. Quizes are not. Quizes are password protected and he'll reveal password halfway through class. I would still take him again. Prepare to put up with him.

Professor F's class is online via zoom. The HWs are to be completed before the lectures off of the textbook. This class can be a lot of work but if you put in the effort you can pass. There is 2 homeworks, and 2 quizzes a week. The exams are not weighed too heavily either. He is very passionate about this class and will help if you reach out!

Dr. Fauerbach manages to make an online physics class engaging and interesting. Make sure to focus on getting high A's on homework and quizzes to make up for a lower performance on your exams. Exams are kind of hard but manageable. You cannot get an A on them without UNDERSTANDING the material. Review hw and quiz questions for them.

He can be a little hard to understand due to his accent but he is very nice and is always willing to explain more!

Most of your grade is from quizzes you take after each class, which are easy as long as you pay attention during class. Just do your work and you'll be fine. Exams aren't graded heavily. His lectures are just reviews of the chapter, you have to know the lesson beforehand. Overall, easy class, chill professor.