3.8

Rolando Branly

Natural Sciences - Broward College (all campuses)

3.8
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
69%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
3.8
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
3.9
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

69%

Would Retake

83

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What Students Say

best Physics Professor ever, but if you really want to learn don't take him easiest A ever

PHY2049 - 5.0 rating

He is a great professor and a great human being, very smart man … now if you are the kind of person that cannot teach yourself then you might want to take someone else

PHY2048 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

18%

Textbook Required

46%

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95% confidence
Based on 25 grades
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A+ (11)
C+ (1)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 26 reported grades
A: 13
A+: 11
C+: 1
Not sure yet: 1
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Hilarious (14)
Inspirational (12)
Caring (6)
Respected (6)
Amazing lectures (4)
Graded by few things (3)
Gives good feedback (2)
Would take again (2)
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Ratings by Course

PHYSICS2049

5.0

(1)

ASTRONOMY

5.0

(1)

ASC1550

5.0

(1)

PCS1121

5.0

(1)

PHY2048PHY2049

4.5

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PHYSICS2049

3.0

PHY2048

2.2

AST

2.0

AST1005

2.0

AST1004

1.8

Reviews (83)
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PHY2048
Dec 7, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PHYSICS2049
Mar 11, 2005

physics is challenging!

3.0
1.0
PHY2048
Apr 8, 2005

Prof. Branly is a nice guy and has a real love for Astronomy and flight, which of course are branches of Physics. That said, if you want to _learn_ Physics, don't take Branly. He is very disorganized, slack as far as work, material, and tests, and though a smart guy, a poor conveyor of information.

5.0
3.0
PHY2048
Apr 11, 2005

Very helpful outside of class.

2.0
1.0
PHYSICS
Oct 3, 2005

I still don't know how i got A in both physics 1 and 2. We never had an exam, that was weird.

5.0
5.0
PHY2048
Oct 20, 2005

He is a generous lecturer. He brings the world into a fuller picture for us. His quizzes and tests are understandable and he works for learning not memorizing.

5.0
3.0
PHY2048
Dec 12, 2005

Tough semester with hurricane wilma. Class was interesting.

3.0
1.0
AST1004
Mar 29, 2006

This guy is the suckiest teacher ever. I mean he comes to class unprepared and then he makes a mockery out of EVERYTHING!!! Oh and don't let him start telling jokes b/c they are so CORNY! I think that he needs to get better organized and start acting like a real professor.

4.0
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AST1004
Apr 6, 2006

Taught us how to use star charts well. Enjoyed the planetraium.

5.0
3.0
AST1004
Apr 7, 2006

I love this class! Professor Branly's real world examples help us understand the hard material in the world of Astronomy. And the jokes help us destress.

4.0
2.0
AST
Jun 17, 2006

Great teacher. He relates everything to the real life, I learned a lot, and enjoyed his jokes.

5.0
1.0
ASTRONOMY
Aug 7, 2006

BRANLY'S THE MAN!

4.0
2.0
AST1005
Aug 11, 2006

the craziest man ever...but highly recommended...i also suggest you take this class along with the lab...he's the greatest! make sure he's drinking caffeine and you'll love him even more...i would definitely take him again!

5.0
1.0
PHY2049
Nov 13, 2006

FUNNY, he will make you have a good time! He loves to talk, and talk, and talk. But listen to him, because he knows his stuff, he is very intellingent and approachable! plus his class is super easy.

1.0
1.0
PHY2048
Dec 13, 2006

THIS IS THE WOSRT TEACHER EVER. FORGET ABOUT LEARNING IF YOU TAKE HIS CLASS. HE IS IN HIS OWN STRANGE UNIVERSE AND DOES STUDENTS A DISSERVICE AS A TEACHER. avoid him at all costs! i promise u, this is the truth. But if u take Phy 2049, u have no choice, and then u 2 shall know. Please Please Please stay away! I am only trying to help u.

3.0
1.0
PHY2048
Dec 17, 2006

By far the worse teacher I’ve had at BCC. Easy that's for sure, but unfair, your grade is completely random, I’m pretty sure he picks them according to how much he likes the person. He doesn’t teach at all, going to class is pointless; he is the perfect example of what a college professor shouldn’t be like.

4.0
1.0
PHY2049
Mar 13, 2007

He is funny as hell! his class is all about the "FUTURE". He is a very easy easy A.

4.0
2.0
PHY2049
Apr 2, 2007

Disliked by many. Good and caring if you pay attention.Recommended.

4.0
3.0
PHY2048
May 9, 2007

Prof. Branley may not be the best professor but he is by far the most enthusiastic. He makes physics fun and interesting. He has limitless stories about how physics has been useful in his life. He only has two tests in his class, midterm and final. He requires a notebook containing at least 125 problems from the book. I highly recommend him.

5.0
4.0
PHY2048
May 21, 2007

Doesn't follow the book exactly in order or content approach, he uses the conceptual approach to teaching and understanding. If you take good notes and do the homework (not level 1 problems), you should do pretty decently. If you really get into the class, you can do very well. Just pay attention to his "serious moments" since that's all his time.

4.0
5.0
PHY2048
Jun 5, 2007

If you have no knowledge of physics whatsoever and intend on learning it, Branley is not the best professor to go about. He is very excited about the topic and sometimes wonders off by telling stories, but in the end your really left to teach yourself using the book. Very easy A, I do recommend him over the other professors.

1.0
1.0
PHY2054
Aug 3, 2007

WOW! I thought the six weeks would never end! Dont expect to learn much of anything except PLASMA PONG! U def pay for ur grade in this class. He is very easy going but u need the patience. GOOD LUCK!

5.0
1.0
AST1004
Aug 20, 2007

he sometimes goes off topic and rambles, but very knowlageable and helpful

5.0
1.0
PHY1048
Oct 5, 2007

If you are looking for an easy A, take his class. But if you want to learn physics, choose another professor. He starts teaching you a topic and rambles off on something else for the rest of the class and you never learn a thing.But I have to say his class is interesting.

2.0
1.0
PHY2048
Jan 5, 2008

Branly is a very nice man. He understands and listens. Wonders off constantly, but if you follow the textbook you should be ok. Ask questions that matter if you need help.

5.0
5.0
PHY2048
Feb 7, 2008

If you are interested in learning physics Branly is world class teacher. If you pay attention in class, and practice the examples selected from the text it should be an easy A. He is enthusiastic to help those who ask. Don't take his class unless you are prepared to immerse yourself in the material and are disciplined enough to self study.

5.0
1.0
ASC1550
Jun 14, 2008

Good class for professional pilots to take in lieu of a aviation history course. Will be much more beneficial to learn the dynamics of flight through a class room environment with an experienced physics instructor and a licensed pilot. Very helpful with trying to teach the essence of flight.

5.0
1.0
PSC1121
Aug 9, 2008

He is a funny and helpful professor. In class you can ask Professor Rolanda any question. He will answer all your question. Take Professor Rolanda class. I got an A+.

4.0
4.0
AST1003
Aug 15, 2008

For Astronomy Branly Was the man. What a Very intelligent-unique kind of guy. I was for fortonate to have Branly over the summer but wow i wish the class could have gone on longer. Doesn't have a strict attandence policy like some other professors, Actually showed up 15 mintues late almost every time - loll. EAZY A -No Doubt- Tucch

4.0
2.0
PHY2048
Nov 29, 2008

he is one of the most goofy professor i ever met. He is really easy going and doesn't care about attendence much. He always joke around and make the whole class laugh. However, when it come to talk about any tpye of theorem or kowladge, he is the man!! This guy is genius when it come to physics. i would recommend to people who like have a gud time

3.0
1.0
AST1003
May 15, 2009

Omm..real easy.dont really have to show up everyday..DONT BUY BOOK..doesnt use it.. he talks about his life alot..his only take 2 test..he give u the aswers to. and if you get alot wrong he still give you an A. EASY A TAKE HIM

5.0
1.0
PSC1121
Jun 18, 2009

If the word "easy" is in the dictionary, this professor's picrture should be placed right next to that word. This professor is very laid back in the class and in the lab and do not even buy the textbook from the crook store, I mean bookstore. If u want an easy grade of A take him. This professor is easy going and extremely goofy. Easy class.

3.0
1.0
PHY1121
Jun 25, 2009

Branly is very funny but is also goofy. He doesnt really teach you anything. He is a nice person and this class can be an easy A. If you plan on learning i don't recommend. He tells you to complete long assignments at the last minute. He is not organized and sometimes forgetful.I thought he is friendly and smart but doesn't teach his subject at all

5.0
1.0
PSC1121
Aug 13, 2009

Ok.. had him for summber B. Very cool teacher answers all of your questions but he gets lost alot mainly because he is trying to answer everyone question. Tip is to keep asking him questions he loves that stuff. He doesn't really grade, and the chance of you falling is if you don't come to class. Get to know him, ask questions and you pass

4.0
1.0
AST1003
Aug 19, 2009

He sucked the life out of every class meeting. He is very nice but his kindness was not enough. I do sympathize that he had two classes that met at the same time but he's boring. He doesn't give hard assignments as long as you turn something in that's all that matters. If you can stand his mundane lectures this class is for you.

1.0
1.0
AST1003
Apr 24, 2010

Branly is kinda a nice guy, but as the person before me said it is not enough. I'm upset that I paid tuition money for a class I leanrned NOTHING in. I dont need a super hard prof, my gosh. He just rants about pointless stuff, and there is NO direction it's just a bunch of confusion and it is annoying I hated this class good luck.

2.0
1.0
PHY2048
May 5, 2010

His class has no direction. I learned only what I did from my own reading. Over the course of 16 weeks there were maybe 10 different problems worked out about half way. Not once was a problem started and finished in the same class. Easy A but if you need physics, I would not recommend him.

5.0
1.0
PCS1121
May 16, 2010

too easy,boring lecture, very nice prof. handsome too.if u want to learn not the class for u goes off topic if u want an easy "a" take him . my friend and i just sit at the front and laugh and he laugh with us too.he's so boring ppl get up and leave and he always comment "oh they told me they were leaving they not leaving becuase they are tired"lol

5.0
2.0
AST1003
Jun 4, 2010

AWSOME, you can tell he loves astronomy a very passionate teacher. Easy A, but it was fun. made me more interrested in astronomy. I would recommended him

3.0
2.0
PSC1121
Aug 24, 2010

Disorganized and boring. Easy grading...the class is an A or a B.

3.0
3.0
PHY2049
Dec 6, 2010

this guy is super easy, no text book req, give u exacty wat willl be in md term and final. i mean if u want to learn dont take it but for an easy a take him. lectures are super borin bring sometin to keep u busy

2.0
4.0
PHY2049
Dec 15, 2010

never taught anything and at the last minute gave a super hard final; all coming from the chapter problems in the end of the chapter mostly even ones and some odds. buy solutions manual!! take home midterm and one quiz i dont think he ever workd out one problem all the way in class

2.0
1.0
AST1004
May 1, 2011

Mundane lectures. Horribly disorganized. BORING. These all describe prof Branly. Hasn't taught one thing all semester gave a pretty intense midterm randomly and a group final project. Despite all of these faults his class is an easy A or B. Even though he is being told by the science dept to get himself together, so future semesters might change

3.0
1.0
AST1003
Aug 4, 2011

Didn't teach one thing the whole entire semester. All he showed us was you tube videos all the way through the last day.. Assigned homework but never collected them.. 2 exams and he gave us the questions before hand and allowed us to use the book.. I'm sure it doesn't get any easier than this proffesor.. He is unorganized and was late all the time

3.0
1.0
PSC1121
Aug 5, 2011

Summer B. It was painful. All he talks about is space. But he means well. I like him, hes a nice professor. Disorganized. Easy A.

4.0
2.0
PHY2048
Feb 2, 2012

Awesome guy! Makes class fun. But make sure you learn on your own and create your own "syllabus" to organize yourself. The guy knows his stuff, just make sure you ask questions to keep him on track and to clarify on the HW that you do at home. He'll be happy to help you.

5.0
2.0
PHY2049
Mar 27, 2012

Good outside of class field trips. Good real world examples

5.0
2.0
PHY2049
Apr 24, 2013

Professor Branly is an amazing professor. Gives great real-world examples, encourages you to take the extra mile, and makes class fun and interesting. Always helpful, nice and always has time for his students. I learned a lot taking his class and would encourage anyone else to do so. TAKE HIM!!

5.0
1.0
AST1003
Aug 14, 2013

This by far was the easiest class to take! He definitely loves what he does, and tries to make his students laugh and make class fun i know i should've probably gotten an f but ended up getting an a!

3.0
1.0
PHY2049
Grade: A+
Aug 23, 2013

Professor Branly means well great person and very knowledgeable at physics, but he does not test you of the knowledge of his class. Unless you can teach yourself, avoid this professor if your major directly involves physics.

5.0
1.0
PHY2049
Sep 22, 2013

Branly is an unconventional professor, but a great one. Is always pushing students to think outside the box and presenting unique ideas and assignments. He is enthusiastic about learning, very friendly, and patient. Is always eager to talk to students about education, and is very knowledgable. I would take him again if I could.

5.0
2.0
PHY2048
Grade: C+
Dec 19, 2013

He is a great professor and a great human being, very smart man … now if you are the kind of person that cannot teach yourself then you might want to take someone else. He loves space so if you love it too I recommend him … Awesome to talk to … even when you disagree with him … he encourages people to think outside the box

5.0
1.0
PHY2049
May 15, 2014

best Physics Professor ever, but if you really want to learn don't take him easiest A ever.

5.0
1.0
PHY2049
Grade: A+
Jul 21, 2014

Prof. Branly is the best ever!!!!! please take him!!!!!!

3.0
1.0
PHY2049L
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2016
Would take again

He's a very sweet and funny person but he doesn't really teach and his labs are lecture heavy. I wish PHY2049/L had better teachers since both Branly and Neil are mediocre at best. Branly is too easy and Neil is too hard. There's no in-between. My advice: Branly if you wanna pass, Neil if you dont mind a ton of stress and have money for tutoring.

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5.0
1.0
PHY2049
Aug 17, 2016
Would take again

This man is a legend. He is like a character from a movie. You will come to class and get speeches about life and all kinds of crazy mad scientist stories. It's definetly not a class where you will learn physics though but if you're ok with the easiest A possible then take him.

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3.0
1.0
PHY2049
Grade: A
Aug 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Branly is a sweet and charismatic guy with some interesting stories to tell. But I am now very worried that I won't succeed in my future classes that require a basic understanding of physics 2. I learned nothing but I got an A. I wish I could have taken him for some sort of physics elective instead.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
1.0
PHY2049
Feb 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is nice but does not teach anything. You learn nothing in the class which was fine with me because my major has nothing to do with physics.

1.0
1.0
PHY2049
Feb 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you care about actually learning Physics 2, then don't take this guy. You will learn absolutely nothing about Physics in this class. You are better off teaching yourself than taking this professor. If you don't care about learning, then go ahead and get your guaranteed A, but if you have a physics-oriented major, then save yourself.

1.0
1.0
PHY2049
Mar 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Cares more about building an Arduino robot than teaching Physics 2. Barely actually teaches, and doesn't even explain how to use the Arduino. Need to learn? Don't take.

3.0
1.0
PHY2049
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2017
Would take again

I can't believe PHY 2049 Professor exist like him. Good for Computer Science students. Even the laziest student would pass his class since you just have to show up in class.

Inspirational
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5.0
2.0
PHY2048
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2017
Would take again

One of the best professors at BC. Very inspirational and made me appreciate physics and science. Learned many interesting physics concepts and did cool hands-on projects in lab class.

Participation matters
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5.0
2.0
PHY2048
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Really awesome professor. Encourages to have opinions and builds a great passion for science within his students. Highly encourage to take this class if you would want to get a good grade and learn about science experiments and new tech.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Would take again
5.0
1.0
PHY2048
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

Professor Branly is a very intelligent man and knows about all fields of science and answers all your questions. That being said Branly does get off topic very easily and sometimes you won't learn much in the day. Take him of you want to get an A and have a relaxing time.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
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4.0
1.0
PHY2048
Jan 7, 2018
Would take again

The only problem I had was accessing this professor outside of this class. Other than that he is a very fun and loving professor. He talks about all the amazing projects in the science field he has done over the years.

Inspirational
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Would take again
5.0
1.0
PHY2049
Grade: A
May 17, 2018
Would take again

I took him for Physics 1 + Lab in Fall semester, and then Physics 2 + Lab in Spring semester. I do not regret it at all. He is funny and has a lot of personality. His lectures can be very inspiring at times and make you actually have a real interest in science. It's his clever way of teaching science.

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5.0
1.0
PHY2049
Aug 21, 2019
Would take again

He was a great professor but there were also extra curricular projects. If you show up to class and show a real interest, he would let you join in on the Blue Origin project that he worked on. Not sure if he still does it but I regret not joining in on it cause it would look real good on a resume.

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PHY2048PHY2049
Grade: A+
Aug 5, 2020
Would take again

Professor Branly is an exceptional person and an inspirational mentor. I would highly recommend his class. He encourages outside of the box thinking and approach. He also correlates the material learned to real life examples. Best choice for Physics in Broward Collage. Take him for Physics 1+2 and the labs if possible.

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5.0
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PHY2048
Grade: A+
Sep 10, 2020
Would take again

Best professor at Broward College, if you wan't to pass, TAKE HIM! DO NOT HESITATE! HE IS AMAZING! ALL HIS STUDENTS LOVE HIM. Very inspirational and keeps you awake and entertained. TAKE TAKE TAKE!!

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3.0
1.0
PHY2049
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

He was a unique professor. He was flexible and did not provide many assignments, so it was not hard to get an A. He focused a lot on telling interesting stories and sharing some software we can use in the future. For me to actually learn the physics material in depth I had to learn it independently, so keep that in mind.

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3.0
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PHY2049
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2020
Would take again

if physics are important for you do not take him. You wont learn any physics. He is not a bad person, but spends a lot of time showing videos and talking about his life. Very relaxed class overall

2.0
1.0
PHY1048
Grade: A+
Dec 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

if you are looking to help your GPA go up, or just want to fill in your credit for a science class, take Branly. DO NOT take him if you have a stem mayor, you will not learn anything, and end up having to teach yourself everything, if you are looking for the easiest A since kinder garden go ahead and take him.

5.0
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PHY2049
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2020
Would take again

This professor is honestly so nice and very patient with his students. The class was pretty easy, and he seems really passionate on what hes teaching. Would take him again for sure.

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PHY2049
Grade: A+
Mar 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He's a real nice guy with a lot of stories to tell but he will never teach the subject. All he does is go over ohms law ( vir on a sheet of paper) every single class, he plays us the same youtube videos and never does anything related to the course till the last few weeks MAYBE. He'd be a great podcaster I guess?

1.0
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PHY2048
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He just tells stories about his life and previous interactions with people in the science field. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARE A STEM MAJOR. If you are looking for an easy A, just take it, but otherwise, you will just learn Fma for the entire semester and nothing else. You will need to learn it yourself if you need the course.

Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
1.0
PHY2049
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

BEST PHYSICS PROFESSOR AT BROWARD, TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT TO PASS. However, if you're not a CS major and have to understand physics very well then do not unless you just want an A. HE IS THE BESTTTT

Respected
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5.0
1.0
PHY2049
Grade: A
May 5, 2021
Would take again

Branly is a bad professor to students in the same way a Toyota Corolla is a bad car for a F1 racer. For engineers he isn't good, but for CS students he is a great. He knows 2049 is a stepping stone for CS so ONLY teaches what is relevant. You'll get more anxiety wondering why he hasn't assigned any tests/hw/quizzes 3 months in than by studying.

5.0
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PHY2049
Grade: A
May 6, 2021
Would take again

Professor Branly focuses on teaching the concept and not so much on teaching equations you might forget anyway. His stories are amazing and the class is very entertaining. The mechanical universe videos are amazing!! If you are a physics major maybe you need to practice more problems on your own.

Inspirational
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4.0
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PHY2048PHY2049
Grade: A
May 8, 2021
Would take again

I love his class. Branly is an easy A and I took him for both physics. He does not care about grades rather that you take away a lesson from each class whether its a life lesson or something he talks about. Has a story for every class and is honestly a fun person. You don't really learn physics, but you learn the way physics effect the world.

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4.0
1.0
PHY2049
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Branly is not a teacher but an entertainer who's knowledge must be needed. If you let him go, he'll wander off into the stars where his heart truly is. Or slip into his regrets. Don't enroll if struggle is your jouissance. Branly is simply enjoying his time while meeting the class requirements. A fun class if you enjoy talking.

Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
Tough grader
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1.0
PHY2049
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

Professor Branly is really one of a kind. He's very passionate and really cares more his students. Plus, this was probably one of the easiest classes I've ever taken, and will be easy to pass for anyone who does struggle in this subject too.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PHY2048
Grade: A+
May 3, 2024
Would take again

He is the best professor i have ever had!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
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2.0
1.0
PHY2048
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2025

Every other rating is deceiving. he literally just hands out free As. He doesn't actually teach you physics. If you take him for 2048 you can't take another professor for 2049 because you'll walk in there not knowing a single thing. When he's not talking about stories from his glory days, he rambles about advanced physics no one understands.

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Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

18%

Textbook Required

46%

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A+: 11
C+: 1
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PHYSICS2049

5.0

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ASTRONOMY

5.0

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ASC1550

5.0

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PCS1121

5.0

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PHY2048PHY2049

4.5

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3.0

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AST

2.0

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2.0

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1.8

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