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PHYS1601 - 1.0 rating“this will be a frustrating semester, although he did give me a C, and i mean GIVE”
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Reviews (84)
AWFUL TEACHER. STAY AWAY AT ALL COSTS. He doesn't even teach. He copies stuff straight from the book onto the overhead and reads it. He doesn't explain anything, even when asked. No need to go to class at all. Get a tutor. Get a study group. GET OUT!
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hold on...this will be a frustrating semester, although he did give me a C, and i mean GIVE
This guy was a horrible teacher. He wasn't very good at getting the information across to the students. His test were extremly hard and long. I ended up with an 'A' in the course but that was because I had a good recitation teacher. And he scaled alot.
Very hard to understand. Doesn't really explain stuff good.
Does not teach, does not explain, does not know what a real curve is
He taught absolutely no physics, everything had to be learned personally.
he only reads straight from the book. a friend, tutor or study group is more effective and useful. he wont answer any questions. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. The class average for each test is around 45-50 (on a 10 point scale). You will fail or withdraw!
DON'T DO IT. Extremely terrible teacher. But he gives everyone who fails a C, but you have to suffer through the semester which is tough.
He is very smart but he needs to stick to research. No Teaching!
Is a nice guy but when it comes to teaching...I'm not sure he is the one that you would enjoy! As far as grades go good LUCK! Grades are scaled because everyone fails but you have to teach yourself. Overall dont take him!
I droped this class and I would recomend dropping it to. He is so hard to understand and his test are pretty hard.
The worst teacher, hes a nice guy but his test are impossible. The class average for the first two test out of 203 was a 50 and 53. He does not teach, He copies the book and puts it on the over head and you cannot understand him. Dont take his class!!
He is a horrible teacher, didn't learn a thing.. but does scale alot.
Very difficult class, tests are very hard, all examples in class have been printed on transparency
Does not teach. The scales were only 5 points on tests this semester. Everybody is failing. No scale in the end. Don't take him. Run for your lives. Get out while you can, because I failed. He is the worst ever.
Does not teach or prepare you for anything. Avoid him like a plague.
Well this mans idea of teaching is to scan pages of the text book, put them on an overhead, and then read them to the class. Now why couldnt auburn university pay me thousands of dollars a year to read a book to students. Why even have teachers at all?
I withdrew from this guy the first day of class and enrolled in a different physics class.
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T'is true what everyone has said. His lectures are about interesting as watching grass grow. His lecture method sucks, I can read the book on my own so it is not necessary for him to read it to me in class.
This man is ASS! His notes are book transparencies, his lazer pointer goes everywhere, and when you ask for help he says, "just know this" He's french canadian, thats a double whammy. difficult to understand as well. test are very tough.
laserPointer + transparencies != teaching... worst professor ive ever had. DONT TAKE BOIVIN!
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He is probably the worst excuse for a professor I have ever had. He is awful. Everything everybody has said is accurate.
One word: Run.
He is by far the worst professor I have ever had in my entire life!! All he does is put stuff on the overhead that is straight from the book and read it. He doesn't explain anything!! He is foreign so he talks funnny too! Don't take Boivin!
I am not sure that Boivin has ever been taught physics himself. Since all that he does is read from the overhead. When you ask him a question all he says is "it is in the book".
His class, his accent, his teaching methods are all miserable. He wore the same Auburn sweatshirt everyday for the first four months of the semester. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!
This professor has no teaching qualities whatsoever. If you are unfortunate enough to get stuck in his class, just stay home and study the book. His lectures are worthless and I would do all I could to avoid getting his class.
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three words: worst. professor. ever.
OMG! This guy has got to be in the list of top 10 worst professors ever. You can learn just as much sleeping in as you do in his class. He just reads your book to you!
Robert Boivin has to be the worst teacher (he is not worth the word professor) at Auburn. Unless you want to take Physics again, do not take this class. I agree with the other guys, RUN!
He's has horrible teaching methods, a horrible accent, and is a french canadian
this teacher sucks ****s he is a big fat **** i wish it would kiss my weiner
Absolutely terrible. Only class I have ever not understood in my entire life, and I am smart
the oinly reason i go to class is becasue i love the way he flicks his long curls back while he is teaching class
RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN! The worst class (and teacher) ever! This guy is an absolute joke. I'm pretty good in physics, and even I am completely lost in this ridiculous class. If you're thinking about taking him, don't!And if you've just signed up for it, get another teacher...ANY other teacher!!
Is not clear at all with what he teaches. Accent is sometimes hard to understand.
Not only is this guy French, He's from Canada! Those are two double negatives that don't equal positive. Enough said, this guy sucks.
Thinks conversing with undergrads if benieth him...his accent is borderline intentionally there to frustrate us Americans...His notes, problems, and lectures are very hard to understand...totally dependant upon using a computer grading system...he wants ZERO human contact
This guy is the worst teacher at Auburn. You buy the book.. he buys the book.. and he reads it to you. I mean, I would almost say he tries to add to the pointlessness of coming to class.. To make it short.. "Lazy" .. puts no effort into the class
WORST TEACHER I EVER HAD....EVER
Terrible teacher. I loved physics until I took this guy's class. I learned more when I skipped class. When I went to class I passed the time by writing down the crazy things he says like "Sky diving is a lot more comfortable with a parachute." That was the ONLY good thing about the class.
Horrible teacher in a horrible department.Going to class is pretty much pointless and will not help you on the tests. Scales OK, but the only way to get an A or B in this class is to devote your life to studying physics. Good Riddance.
boivin you are a dirty frenchman.
"not a lot of commitment" to the class. learned more on my own, in lab, and in recitation.
I Learned more physics by falling off a ladder than in this guys "class" if thats what you call something that has no point in even going to. if you have to take him forget having any sort of life if you are taking a full load as well. (homework critical, to do well on test you must know how to do every problem W/OUT RELYING ON SOLUTIONS MAN.!)
This man can rott in hell. i would rather watch grass grow in the desert than go to his class. Doesnt speak english and his slides are copied from the book. no point in going to class, your going to fail anyways
run as fast as you can!!!!! the all time worst!!!
this guy is hands down the worst teacher at auburn. he has no idea how to teach anything, much less a subject as difficult as physics. he's also famous for giving a really hard test in the morning lecture, then giving a quiz on NEW material in the afternoon. he's a ****. take someone else.
i am really good at physics cause i had already had it twice before. but boivin was so crappy. if i had to learn from him, i dont know that i could have. a friend made a 35 on the first test then i tutored him to a B so it can be done. you just have to ignore boivin and get help from someone else. the tests arent horrible but butt-sex boivin is
This is the easiest F at Auburn U.
Boivin is definitely interested in learning how to teach students better, though not enough work up to the level of his expectations. His lectures are helpful in pointing out where to study in the book. Patham, Spring 06 gta, saved my grade with recitation explainations. Best lecture notes in AU physics department.. sadly.
sucks
Does not teach the course very well!!!!!
Physics is not easy, but Boivin teaches it VERY indepth. His tests are a bit weird, but they're based off of physics problems. If you're having trouble go talk to him. If he knows that you're trying, but you're just not getting it, then he will try his hardest to help you pass. Do your HW, and deffinetly get Pathum as your GTA.
I was afraid of this class (b/c of rate my professor ratings) but Boivin was my favorite teacher, he is very nice and tries his best to help you during office hours, I liked his teaching. Your grade will show what work you put in... i got a B and im not great at physics (but i did all my homework) again, very nice guy
Boivin trys hard to help you if you go to him in person, but I found his class to be pretty useless, usually I just ended up reading the book to learn the material. If you put in some time and do all the homework plus practice problems out of the book before the tests you will be fine.
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He was hard to understand and it was hard to stay awake in class. When I went to his office he would never look me in the eyes.
Normal Physics teacher i suppose, lectures are a complete waste of time he just reads slides straight from the textbook. I do not recommend this guy to anyone, only scales tests like 5 points, but has a 5-10 pt. scale built into your final grade.
Horrible teacher
Worst teacher ever. Do not take for any reason. Class is useless, and he will not look you in the eye for any reason. Just get a tutor and weight the class out if you have him.
Physics is hard and Boivin wont help you if you dont try, so do ur HW!!! He doesnt scale, but he doesnt ask questions that he hasnt covered. Do your HW, ask Q's, and use his office hours. His tests arent the same between classes, but are a good study guide. And for gods sake dont rely on the solutions manual for HW. Oh, and know your formulas.
Dr. Robert Boivin is the best ever teacher I did know during all my lifetime. He has a briliant mind, handsome way of teaching, he is a real gentleman. He is an honest professor, deeply love science. he was the greatest physict taught me physics.
An excellent teacher, hardworker.
Physics is tough, but Dr. Boivin is the best teacher you can get if you want to learn something. He is very helpful if you put forth the effort to go to his office and ask questions. He want give you the answers, but he'll talk you through it until you understand, which is exactly what a professor should do.
For this class, you need to apply yourself, and ask him for help outside of class when you don't get something. The homework grades can really help you if you're struggling on the other stuff. And go to class! It's not that hard to!
Required homework is extreemly hard and is due every week
Dr. Boivin's class, for those of us who attended and were motivated enough to work, was not difficult. There were weekly homework assignments given weeks in advance. The problems were not unreasonable and could be found in the book. Boivin is a great professor who gives you the grade you deserve. I recommend using the book along with your notes.
I had Boivin for PHYS 1600 and 1610. He is an amazing professor, and any bad reviews on here are from lazy kids who did not have enough drive to apply themselves. USE YOUR BOOK along with lecture notes. Best professor yet...wish I could have him for my engineering courses as well. I highly suggest taking him for these classes.
Worst professor I've ever had. First C I've ever received. Problems 'worked in class'--read off from the projector--were completely unlike problems assigned for homework. Was unhelpful and rude during office hours...talked at me for a whole hour about kids today and how I could be a better person/student when I went to turn in my homework.
You need to go to class to get Example problems that are like HW. HW, even though supposed to be from book, is quite hard. I devoted many hours to this class and it looks as if I'm still going to get a C. Going to class helps, and going to his office hours help but class is still super hard.
Hes not a bad professor. Just understand that physics 2 is stuff that if you havent taken this class before is a completly new idea and is hard in nature. He scales everything at least 5 points and his scale is 85-100 A 70-84 B. His tests are not that bad if you understand the concepts and how to manipulate equations.hes always at his office.
Very good professor, has a charming personality that keeps you interested. Difficult to learn from lectures but PHYSICS 2 IS A HARD CONCEPT. Read each chapter in the book before each week and it will work wonders for your understanding. the university assigned book does a VERY good job of teaching the subject. Homework is just like examples in book
Fairly good teacher. The material is tough, but Dr. Boivin goes over everything you'll need to know. There are homework assignments due almost every week. His tests are very similar to the homework so if you study your notes and homework, you'll do fine. I would definitely recommend taking Dr. Boivin over the other physics professors.
ARGHHHH!!!!!
To some up this prof. I go to him and ask for help one day and while talking about how his students in the class are stupid, he manages to tell me that i probably won't get a job in the future, and that i am mathematically challenged. My major: Software engineering My gpa: 3.7 Boivin is an egotistical teacher that who insults yo
Tests are way harder than anything in the book and way more diffucult than the homework. He doesnt go over anything in class except the first paragraph of ever chapter in the book and random theory that is worthless on your homework and tests. People who say he is a good teacher are crazy.
Class Info
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
D+
Grade Distribution
Rating Trend
Improving
+1.40 avg changeRatings by Course
PHYS7000
5.0
(1)PHYS2
3.0
(1)PHYS1610
2.9
(13)PHYS3
2.0
(1)PHYS1600
1.9
(48)Difficulty by Course
1600
5.0
1601
5.0
PHYS1601
5.0
PHY1600
5.0
PHYSI
5.0