He is an MIT grad so he knows his stuff. Explains things well and will answer any questions until you understand the material. If you’re taking Math 222 and EMA 201 concurrently, then I highly suggest him. Tests and homework are difficult. You will need to go to walk-in help quite often to get the homework assignments done.

Not Bad. Easy to understand. Does Lots of Examples. Exams Not Bad. Challenging final.

Not very personable, but he is clear and concise. Many examples in class and exams are only 3 questions, but not impossible.

This guy is not that bad. He goes through a lot of examples in lecture that show u exactly how to do the problems. I would recommend not taking his discussion section which is usually the first one on monday just so u get a different perspective on the material. If u read the sections before lecture and do all the hw problems you'll do fine.

The man is a sadist. Of all my professors last semester, he was the best at speaking English. Besides that, he was rather useless. Lectures were boring, homework was time-consuming, and exams were pretty difficult. Luckily for me, I had a helpful TA, but for the most part, I survived the class by having a study group.

the class itself is very valuable but hard for 3 credits - i highly recommend doin a lot of problems cause thats the only way you'll learn and do well on the tests.. witt is an above average teacher - hes poised and very organized. when he talks its almost like hes reading a book, youll see what i mean.. the tests are pretty hard - long problems

The class was challenging, but I learned a lot. Professor Witt is happy to help with your problems and very knowledgeable. Overall, if you put in the effort, you will get a good grade.

Very hard tests, but he curves them. Wonderful instruction - clear, to the point, with plentiful examples. Answers questions well.

Witt is a genius. Works through very useful examples. Homework is very hard but you will learn a lot from it. Somewhat intimidating when approached for help. Complete math 222 before taking the class (not just concurrently enrolled). Difficult but you will learn a lot. Supplementary Instruction is very helpful if you're struggling.

extreme perfectionist. will write out what he says verbatim and fix any little spelling error, then adjust the overhead. Exams are BS, uses springs and tilted axes which we never practice. Lectures are helpful, but exams are harder than he presents

One of the easiest classes I have ever taken. It's simple, the sum of all forces is equal to zero. It's not a difficult concept. If you know anything about geometry and how to do algebra, you will get an A. Every person who writes bad about him is just angry that they didn't do anything in high school and thought they were smart.

He's a good guy, but his exams were downright ridiculous. I learned a lot, but the exams were unnecessarily hard. Be prepared to do more than 3 credits of work.

Overall he is an awesome professor. Explains things extremely well although at times a bit fast. Exams are tough and sometimes a little ridiculous, but if you study a lot the curve will help you. He clearly knows what he is doing and wants the best for his students.

This man is the king of Matlab! He once asked me what the main course of a chicken dinner is. Yes, if you were in that class you now know who I am but seriously this guy needs a yellow smiley face so yeah, he rocks. Freshmen, quit complaining you have no idea how hilarious it is that you guys suffer.

Professor Witt is an excellant teacher. The problem that I ran into, as well as many others, is that his exams are extremely difficult. If you go to office hours and study plenty you should do fine. Funny enough, I did better in dynamics that statics.

Took EMA 201 and loved it - EASY. Then I took EMA 202 and he turned into a completely different person. I would enter exams confident that I knew everything in the book, only to be shattered by problems designed to trip up even the best-prepared student. He explains things well and gives relevant homework problems, but the 202 exams are beasts.

Witt is smart and knows how to teach.

Witt knows his stuff, and I found the lectures to be helpful - very clear and concise, plenty of examples. People complain about how hard the class was, but if you just take problems one step at a time and think about it, it boils down to a few simple concepts. Don't blame him if you do poorly in the class, he teaches you everything you need.

Witt is a great professor when it comes to instruction. He does plenty of examples and is clear about his methods. Unfortunately, his exams are tough. They are not loaded, but limited to difficult material. Smart guy, translates it to his exams.

Witt's an okay teacher his exam are super hard but if you study hard the curve should help you. Online quizzes suck only because the time limit is ridiculous. If you don't understand what's going on his office hours will be super helpful.

The guy is SOOO smart, which is evident through his proofs. By the end of them you don't even remember what it was about. Overall not that bad of a teacher but definitely over complicates some things. As many have said, be prepared to do more than 3 credits worth of work.

Really hard exams, my test scores got worse and worse. But I do feel I learned a lot. He's really smart and pretty clear when teaching. But most of the stuff he teaches at lectures are not presented on the test. If you do the hw by yourself and put efforts into this class, it's possible to get good grade. But it's just really hard!

He definitely knows what he's talking about, but this class was still very hard. It isn't all his fault considering the subject matter, but his exams were ridiculously hard. The homework was also extremely difficult and took over 5 hours a week for 10% of the grade. But realistically, if you go to class, do your homework, and study, you'll be fine.

Hard class, and exams can be very tricky. However, he goes through plenty of examples in lecture, and if you understand all of the small things that can reduce your work for a problem, you will do fine. The best way to study is just to do many different kinds of problems, he will give you exam questions that require using multiple methods to solve

Definitely not easy, but doable. Smart guy, decent lecturer -- pay attention, understand the problems and you will be just fine. Exams...hard. He'll always throw you a curveball. But the class is curved, so no worries.

Robert Witt is tough. Exams average 50%, and he likes that! he uses the document Cameras which I found hard to take notes with. He also likes power point, but those are often incomplete without the in class notes. I would take the SI course with this as it will give more notes and round out the instruction.

Lecture notes only get you so far on the homework, and a bad TA makes it harder. Two midterms, two projects per semester. Studying in groups helps a lot.

I thought he was about as clear as you can be with the subject matter. the homework is hard, but if you put in the time, you'll do well on the exams; after the curve of course. Loved him as a teacher, hated him as a professor.

Some of the hws are hard, but Witt is pretty good in office hours.

Great Prof. Explained things very well and made a hard subject matter easy. The concepts here are definitely hard but this teacher made the class easy.

Easy class. Homework only took about 6-8 hours/week to complete.

A great professor who keeps his lectures interesting to students who actually care about the topic. Homework is fair, as are exams.

The homeworks are time consuming and tough but he is a helpful professor, so it helps a lot.

Great Instructor,but Exams are tough and so is grading.

Yes, this classroom was flipped, and if that is not your thing, this class will be very difficult. However, if you are fine as an independent learner and do your homework before class, the prof will personally help you on the hw problems and does a great job at explaining. Plus, the videos are great review before exams. Exams get harder over time.

Great teacher. Good at answering questions if you ask them specifically. Lenient grader as instead of grading only your report, he will look through your finite element model to see where you went wrong and what you did correctly to give you credit. Lectures are very optional, you can learn from the PDF's on moodle. Also he makes some decent jokes.

A lot of criticism from 201 students, but I found Witt to be excellent in this course. He was very patient and interactive with the students, kept lectures (demos) interesting, and interacted with students more as a peer than a superior. Always gave feedback on HW and exams, but often seemed overly disappointed in the results. Lenient grader though

Took Dynamics online with him. I feel Witt is more geared towards grad students. He can seem intimidating to talk to but if you do talk to him a few times he really opens up. Very hard exams, expects a lot which is not a bad thing. It only sucks if you really struggle with large amounts of memory with no notes or help. I like him but glad I am done

The class material is hard and if you don't use the flipped lecture correctly, it will seem completely pointless. With that said, if you actually do the examples in the video lectures before he shows you the answer, it is extremely beneficial! Go to lecture and ask questions when you don't understand. He's extremely intelligent.

Professor Witt is the bomb. He is super funny and really wants you to understand the material. He gives really good feedback on your homework so you know what you did wrong. I would recommend going to his office hours, he will help you out.

Really smart guy, you'll learn a lot more in lecture than you will from reading any book

Witt really isn't that bad. He expects a lot from you, but if you are willing to put in the effort he really is a good teacher. He takes his job very seriously so he hardly ever comes across as approachable. The main vibe you pick up is that he doesn't like "dumb" people that don't ask questions. So if you don't understand something, just ask.

He gives hard tests but as long as you show up to class and try the practice problems you should be fine, also PrEPs is your best friend

Witt is an awesome professor, his tests are hard but not impossible, and the grading is fair. He is really helpful with the homework, which is crucial to understanding the course. Would definitely take again

He is a great professor in that he makes it clear what he expects from you on tests. He also makes his class so that tests are not worth the entire grade which is nice.

Witt teaches a tough class, but don't hold that against him. A lot of work is expected of you for just three credits. He can come across as intimidating, but outside of class he's kind, and willing to help. The class is hard, but never unfair. My advice is to do as many practice problems as you can, and try to not fall behind on lecture videos.

Prof Witt is really great professor. I had him for Statics - really hard class - and he made it very manageable. It's a lot of work and the material takes time and effort to grasp, but Witt does a really good job of making the material understandable. I went to all the lectures and I'm very happy I did. He also uses online lectures that are nice.

BEST professor I have had. I was terrified coming into this class but Witt really makes the material easy to grasp. His videos, although boring, are very helpful. You can rewind and re-watch until you understand! Lectures were super helpful too! Witt really cares about you learning the materialso don't be afraid to ask -- he's actually REALLY nice!

Witt may come across as intimidating or brittle, but he's a very nice person who cares about the learning of his students. His teaching is straightforward and to the point; he teaches you what you need to know in a very efficient and effective way. Classes are spent working on practice problems, the new info is given through videos he made online.

Professor Witt is great at answering questions. Although the content may be tricky to grasp right away, Professor Witt's approach to problem solving is easy to follow and if you come prepared to lecture, his lectures are extremely beneficial. Difficult exams, but they are heavily curved. I highly recommend this professor.

Had Witt for both Statics and Dynamics and I can honestly say that he is not as bad as everyone puts him although he does have high expectations. He likes to write "juicy problems" on his exams but the way to do well is to go to his study table to work on hw (most efficient way learn the concepts also) and enroll in PrEPS. Lots of practice is key.

Hard professor for an already hard class. Amount of homework given is manageable, but it is graded solely on correctness and not on completion. He is a tough grader on both homework and exams, but he is fair in doing it. Read the textbook or go to office hours if you don't understand something; don't fall behind.

Professor Witt is a great professor and genuinely cares bout his students learning. However, his exams are ridiculously hard. Tough course with a great professor. Would not recommend the course but would highly recommend Witt.