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likes giving out candy, don't have to take final just turn in homework
Ron is super cute, which makes his class even more enjoyable!
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Very clear teacher, lots of extra credit, excellent intro course!
Very easy class. Lots of extra credit and tests aren't too bad the extra credit alone can get you a high grade.
This guy kinda looks like Mark Hamill from Star Wars, and he teaches the appropriate subject. Take his lab class and he gives out a lot of free candy, usually for doing nothing.
Lots of extra credit opportunities, very helpful, and the lab was very interesting. I reccomend taking it in the Spring semester. He's a really nice guy and grades on a nice curve too.
GREAT TEACHER AND VERY EASY...FREE CANDY TOO
this was a great, easy, fun class. there's so much extra credit, you hardly have to work. and ron's really enthusiastic about his subject. he's funny, and cute too.
Easy class, he gives you candy if you answer questions, study your notes they will be helpful on the tests
So much extra credit available, that's all you need to do to ace the class.
Very helpfull, more extra credit than I knew what to do with. All around gread guy.
His class is a little boring, but hes a nice guy. He gives a lot of extra credit, which makes all the difference.
if you answer questions in class you get MAD extra credit, this semester by just answering questions and getting candy, i got like 50% extra credit. for the final I just have to show up, put my name on the test, bull **** and turn it in.
he is the best because he offers so much extra credit. He is pretty easy going. He is definitly hot too!
he is a great teacher, and he's cute too! =0)
One of the easiest teachers ever, SO MUCH extra credit availible. I got an A before extra credit neway. Goto class and you won't even need to open the book.
cake class...dont buy the book you dont need it speak up in class and get your extra credit...i had a friend with me that wouldnt speak up to answer questions and she flunked it
What a joke. If you want to learn physics take someone else. Easy grades because of extra credit, but lousy job covering subject. He'd rather be teaching astronomy.
easy A, lots of extra credit.
This teacher is awesome... mad extra credit.. I failed two tests but he cirved both tests 16% which gave me a C on both then I had 30 points of extra credit which gives me 94% in the class. Awesome class.
The coolest teacher ! Really easy going guy, and loves to teach astronomy ! Make sure you take advantage of the extra credit, it will definitely make a difference in your final grade.
Make sure you get all the extra credit. But other than that he is a good teacher, and easy on the eyes.
i love this man. he is an amazing teacher.. makes it very interseing.. i leanred a whole lot.. tons of ex credit. i would reccommend this class to all.
AWSOME! THIS IS A GREAT CLASS AND I DONT LIKE AST! HE MAKES IT ENJOYABLE. TESTS ARE OFF THE NOTES( YOU NEED TO GO TO CLASS) AND HE HAS A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR, WHICH IS SOMETIMES HARD TO FIND :) LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT! TAKE THIS CLASS!
This class is cake. Buy his $8 notes, sit in the front and get all the candy you can. I failed two tests, got a C on the third and had enough extra credit to get a B without taking the final.
the guy gives out freakin candy bars wrapped in one EC point if you know an answer in class. 4 tests minus the final lowest one dropped. gives points for notes.cracks jokes keeps you awake. the man is a astronomy encyclopedia.take him
Take Ron, hes an Amazing teacher, and a nice guy. He does his best to make the class interesting, and gives out TONS of extra Credit, which is basically all you need from this class. Just speak up and you'll be fine.
Such a nice guy, knows his stuff, talks really fast, so you gotta try to keep up, this is the best teacher I have ever had at MP. Do all the extra credit you can, you will pass the class, I wouldnt recomened anyone else.
Great astronomy teacher. Kinda dorky, but better than most astronomers. Do the extra credit. It's really easy, and makes a HUGE difference in your grade. Answer questions in class and get candy and extra credit points!
Ron is a very amiable chap and his tests are quite easy.
Very cool guy who tells lots of jokes, some of which are really funny, though most are quite lame-o. Oh, and he looks just like Greg Kinear from "As Good As It Gets."
Class is awesome. I think I showed up maybe 4 times plus the days of the tests and still got an A. The notes he sells are great to learn from. When I was in class he was a great teacher. Take this class.
cool as hell. one bad ass teacher.
He's the best teacher...good sense of humour, very interesting, and knowledgeable. Lots of xtra credit... take him for sure
Ron, is by far one of the coolest teachers at MP College. He goes out of his way to help you. Thanks Ron
Brilliant and goofy. Talks really fast, a tape recorder helps if you are physics-challenged. Tests are hard. I never learned so much about physics from any other teacher. First rate, first choice. Thanks!
AWesome awesome awesome teacher! Lots of extra credit opportunities, brillant, funny and interesting. Also not bad to look at! :)
Easiest class you'll ever take in your life. He gives so much extra credit and curves the tests like crazy!
Sit in the front and get extra credit. No need to study for the tests if you get 2 E.C. points a day. I had an A in the class 1/2 way thru the semester. He is a pretty smart guy.
Oh my gosh! This class was too good to be true. Easiest class you'll ever take in your life. He gives so much extra credit and curves the tests like crazy! and I mean curves like crazy. I actually needed an F in the final to get an A in the class. Finals are mandatory even if you already have an A.
Very easygoing, clearly outlines expectations and gives extra credit, tests are multiple choice, book is optional just buy his notes and come to class most of the time for an easy A
This guy is the master of the universe. Take his class at all costs, even if you don't need to. He will take you to a whole new dimension. The sky's the limit with good ol' Ron!!!
AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!
Ron is simply the man! Somebody give him an award. Ron if you are reading this, please teach physics C, dont let the physics hog harper take all the credit, he is nothing compared to you!
If you want an easy grade, take him and you don't even have to pass the tests. Gives extra credit for everything. We had a group of 5 and just copied everything we turned in so we all got A's. If you want to learn the stuff - go with anyone else.
Ron is a great teacher. He makes the subject matter very understandable. His tests do NOT come from the lectures as much as they do from the book. The test reviews do nothing to help with the tests. His style is great. Must read the book (or do lots and lots of extra credit) to do well in the class. Overall, great teacher.
Awesome guy and gives extra credit for everything.
This teacher is great. He makes it fun while learning physics. His test are tricky, but he grades on a curve. Do the extra credit and you'll get a decent grade. Besides that, he's good to look at! I highly recommend this teacher. Ron, teach Physics M20B so some of the higher physics students can get a decent teacher.
this teacher is awsome, he gives you extra credit for everything. His tests are not hard, you just need to review the notes and power point, and you will do fine. Ron Rules Astronomy!!!!!
On the upside, he's funny, makes lecture pretty interesting, explains material, and tons of extra credit. On the downside, half the questions on the test are things he didn't even mention in class. He spends 20 minutes explaining something that we never get tested on, I dont know why. You will HAVE TO read ALL CHAPTERS to do even slightly well.
excellent and entertaining. easiest class for you crackheads out there: no math involved, curves grades from B(80%=100%), of 3 tests and final, he drops one. He gives candy and offers astronomical possibilites for extra credit...no pun intended, it can add up to well over 50% of final grade without you even trying.
Oh my goodness this guy grades on a CRAZY curve. Tests out of 50 are graded out of 40. He throws candy at you the whole time. I SWEAR I DIDNT GO TO HALF THE CLASSES, and I got an A. You can literally only show up on test days, and as long as you casually read the book and review the practice tests, you'll get an A. BUCKET LOADS OF EXTRA CREDIT!!!!!
just read your workbook
Awesome class! Gives out extra credit/candy like it's crack! Make sure you participate (like its hard; earlier classes all the answers are in the lecture book). My friend had to put his NAME on the FINAL to PASS with an A! Awesome teacher!
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Ron is an awesome teacher!! I somehow got a B when I failed almost all the test. You have to be an idiot to fail. For you ladies out there...he is damn sexy! I want to take another class with him just to look at him
Very easy teacher. Want an A take him. Not a bad class to sit through either.
good teacher. key to sucess... do not underestimate class, work hard, stay on top of things, go to office hours, take advantage of extra credit, read ahead.......if you are a slacker don't waste your time enrolling in his class.
This guy is the goofiest teacher ive had but funny. Very down to earth and chill...The class is great and he makes it even more intresting...not a hard class
such an EASY class, practically a new lab every class(really easy and if you dont understand he is patient), when u answer questions in class you get extra credit and candy, yummy! just do the labs and you automatically get a C but the test are easy so you should have any problems
Easy easy easy. Lots of extra credit. grades on a curve. Take his class.
Take advantage of Extra Credit!!!!! Easy class if your willing to work for it!
His tests are not that easy, but he gives out lots of extra credits to help your grades. He is always happy and nice to all the stuednts ^_^
Great teacher, explains everything completely, gives ton of extra credit (as long as ur not shy to answer) , tests are mildly hard (you must study good for them) andt he's a HOTTIE (so its not hard paying attention to him) !
such an easy class! He is a really nice guy and offers sooo much extra credit. I did poorly on all the tests but I did so much extra credit that I got an A. As long as you go to class and answer questions , you will be fine. I reccomend this teacher
He is a great teacher. Very helpful with tons of extra credit. Very laid back teacher and a fun time.
Fun class! Throws candy out during class constantly w/ extra cresit on them for questions answered. Explains thoroughly, and funny guy. Even though difficult class. Offersa C to students who turn in homework at end of semester, which came in handy cuz' i only made it to 1 class all semester! Cool guy.......
This guy is awesome! He's really interesting and he throws candy at you with extra credit slips on them when you answer a question correctly in class. I got a 75% on one of my tests, and I brought it up to an 85% because I did 10 article summaries (extra credit). The lab class is WAY EASY, too! Ron is definately who you want to take!
he's a nice guy, but the class is really boring. doesnt take attendance. his lectures are all straight from the book and notebook...but so are the test...go to class OR read your book and you'll be ok...but NOT FUN!
ron is a cool guy. very laid back class, and you can get a c if you turn in all the hw at the end of the semester. tons of extra credit opportunity, so if you go to class and do relatively well on the tests/quizes you can easily get an a. weekly quizes, but he drops you lowest score, and you get to use cheat sheets on the tests.
Amazing!!! I loved him! Just listen. It's that simple!! He's a funny guy too! Grades on a huge curve and lots of extra credit! I pulled an A!!!! My first A in science ever!!! TAKE HIM!!!
Ron is my boy for sure... me and him just crack jokes back at each other the whole time. I dont know much if anything but he knows i try so thats all that matters to him. Take him if possible.
hes a very good teacher, doesn't take attendance just go to class and u got it canned!
Ron is probably one of the best teachers to ever walk this planet. First of all, hes HOT! His class is relaxing and time flys by. He doesnt take attendance and the notes can be bought. He gives so much extra credit that if you dont take advantage of it, youre a complete idiot. I love Ron... hell always have a special place in my heart.
His tests were a little out there, kind of hard. But you get to drop one and the final is really easy! It's pretty impossible not to do well because there is SO much extra credit. You get extra credit just for breathing, basically. Took the summer class, skipped a few days, got an A. He's chill. Definitely a cool guy.
Easiest A I have ever received: I missed all of the material he covered in that first week-and-a-half and still got an 88% on the 1st test (4th highest grade in the class). He gives out a ton of extra credit (and candy) and puts the concepts into understandable terms. Take notes and follow along in the books and you will do fine. He's funny too.
This was a great class and I highly recommend taking it. You can either pay attention in class and do well on the tests, or not pay attention and do the extra credit and you can still get an "A". He is easy going and explains things so you can understand them. Cute and funny!
Attend class & u wont really have to read the book. Gives tons of xtra credit [that are all easy to do]. Answer questions in class get xtra credit pts & candy. 4 tests, drops the worst 1. His test aren't the easiest but xtra credit takes care of that. 2nd test was easy! i didn't even study & i got an A. just pay attention in class.
This man is a saint, he will do anything to make ALL his students pass. tests are easy, makes the subject interesting. full of life and energy. i highly recommend taking him. if your reading this Ron TEACH MORE PHYSICS CLASSES!!!!
Ron is a fun, dedicated teacher. His classes are interesting. He offers tons of extra credit for people to insure an A in the class. Take him for sure, I loved him as a teacher...one of the best.
Very kind, really really funny. Totally hot. Gives out a bunch of extra credit, which helped bring my grade up a lot. I wouldn’t take this class from any other teacher. :)
Very easy, interesting, and funny teacher. He loves giving out extra credit so the goal is to sit in the first ten rows of his class and just shout out the answers. I got C's on all tests but had so much extra credit just sitting in the second row that I got an A in the class. A must have teacher for Astronomy!
He is really nice. He actually makes it fun to participate in class. you use your text book and this other book of notes often. If you pay attention you will pass.
Awesome teacher, really cares about his students succeeding, offers tons of extra credit, tests are fairly easy, no classwork or homework. Definitely recommend
He is awesome. His class is really an easy A. Just do as much extra credit and attend most of the classes and you'll get an A, assuming you dont sleep "all" the time in class.If you answer his couple extra credit questions from the previous days lecture that is an easy way to get points. Get extra credit so you dont have to take the final. Good guy
Hes very funny. and cute...i liked this class. attendance is not mandatory.. and you buy the book of notes.. so if u dont go you dont miss anything.... very easy A.. lots of xtra credit... tests are ok... but he practically gives u the test in advance to study. Great class. take him.
SUPER EASY. You don't even need to go to class. Get the notes and go to the review days before the tests. He gives a lot of extra credit. Really nice guy too. 3 tests + final (he drops lowest score). Take this class if you need to fill a science credit!
AMAZING TEACHER! He is funny and great explaining the subject. He offers tons of easy extra credit (including candy worth 1 pt. e.c. each), which will really help your grade. Attendance is not mandatory but I highly recommend it in order to get a good grade in class. I wish all the teachers were as cool as he is. Easy A/B. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!
AWESOME TEACHER! SupER FUNNY!! take him! HIS THE BEST!Do as much Extra credit! And try to answer his questions (1 ec point, plus candy!)
Just do all the labs and part of his tests are open notes so it's not that hard. Basically if you understand your physics class, this is mere childs play physics.
This was the most bizarre class I have ever taken. Super hper guy who is too busy throwing candy and cracking unfunny jokes to take teaching seriously. If you want to actually learn anything, take someone else.
That was the most undeserving "A" I ever got. He gives unbelievable curves. I found this class difficult because I'm not interested in science, but the students write the final so if you can get someone to coordinate all the student submitted questions you'll get an A also...plus he's HOT (at 49 yrs old) so he's got that goin for him.
Best teacher at Moorpark. If you pay attention and keep up with class, you'll learn. If you are slow, just do the extra credit and you'll get a good grade. Oh, and he's a total stud.
His class was not super challenging. if you studied his practice tests, did a little reading, and did extra credit it was an easy "a". He's a pretty funny professor. His tests werent the easiest but if you did the extra credit it made up for it. id recommend it
You won't regret taking his class. It is an easy A. LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT. He is quirky and throws candy(with attached e.c.) when you answer questions. If you get enough e.c. and get A's on the tests you wont even have to show up for the final!
You won't regret taking his class. It is an easy A. LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT. He is quirky and throws candy(with attached e.c.) when you answer questions. If you get enough e.c. and get A's on the tests you wont even have to show up for the final!
He is a really great professor. Answer his questions for extra credit. Hes fun and entertaining.. a book of class notes are given so class isnt even mandatory.
Professor Ron Wallingford is an all around pleasant guy who loves lives and knows what he teaches.
Good guy, his lab class is really easy, just go to class and do your work. He doesnt require a book, he just makes his own labs, and they are really easy. He talks really fast and is a little silly, but he makes the class fun to be in. Midterm is easy, final is a little bit harder since it covers the whole semester.
Nice guy, funny, rediculous amounts of extra credit, Final is super easy. Attendence not required at all, just buy the book of notes. Tests are a little difficult to memorize everything. Make sure to study.
My 13 y/o daughter earned an 'A' and was (obviously) the youngest in the class. She loves Astronomy and loved the way he taught. Some of the films shown were a bit on the boring side, she said. Great opportunities for earning extra credit.
Ron is the worst teacher I have ever taken. His class is a complete waste of time if you are actually attending college to learn. He gaurantees you a passing grade at the beginning of the semester. Complete idiot; must be on tenure. He is an absolute joke - do not sign up for this class if you take pride in getting an education.
Ron Wallingford is a disgrace to college professors everywhere. Most people who have commented on him seem to think he's brilliant, but I don't think they realize the fact that they're being cheated out of their grade. Or maybe they do realize it, which is even sadder. All I have to say is this: Get a library card, it's worth way more than this guy
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This guy is great! Extremely fun and everything. Tons of extra credit, if you want an A, take this class, although you may not learn much at all. Tip:Use the practice tests given from the online link in the Textbook, the test are bascically pyrates of those
if you buy the note book from the student store and just study thatyou will be good. if you participate in class a lot you wil get an a for sure. the class is funny and not hard at all. i would totally reccomend!
OMG LOOOOVE PROF. WALLINGFORD!! He's very nice and wants you to understand what he is teaching. he will explain everything to you again if you ask. offers PLENTY of extra credit almost every day.. throws candy at you as extra credit for answering questions, but the tests are way hard but he curves them. I RECOMMEND he is a very passionate teacher!!
I took his Physical Science 01 class. Not a bad class, interesting material but he moves WAY too fast. He skips steps and he expects you to know all this stuff already. Gives ample opportunity for extra credit though, which is helpful (and how I got my A). His tests were NOTHING like his practice tests which makes it very difficult to study.
Ok teacher. Not as good as I was hoping. Almost impossible to fail class. Gives LOTS of E.C. Throws E.C. candy at you when you answer a question right. Tests are really hard and not easy to study for because questions come from all over the place. Funny and entertaining, but not the easiest to follow. Kinda disappointed cause I didn't learn much.
Good guy. don't miss class because you miss material and EC opportunities. I didn't learn anything and his tests are hard and his review days and practice tests weren't the least bit helpful. I wouldn't recomend this class.
Took the summer class and it was really easy. Able to earn up to 20% Extra Credit and he gives you the answers to all the labs in class. Test questions came straight off the labs. Definitely recommend. Funny guy and impossible to get lower than a C with most students getting A's or B's
Gives a BUNCH of extra credit. If you answer questions right he throws candy at you and an extra credit point. He is funny and passionate about what he teaches. I personally did not like his style of teaching, and the tests are really hard.. He curves them though so that was cool. I think the only way i passed that class was through extra credit.
Wallingford knows his stuff really well, but doesn't know how to relay it back to his students. his lectures are speedy and his tests are impossible partially because the questions come from no where. however, the amount of extra credit he gives along with his curve make this class passable. i got an A after getting two C's and a D on his tests
Easy class. I fell asleep many times and missed a few classes and still got a B. Pay attention during lectures and take advantage of all the extra credit, its so easy! He can be pretty entertaining at times so it keeps class fun.
Awesome teacher! He's really nice and funny. Talks kind of fast, but he's not boring. His tests deffinately require studying, but aren't too difficult if you pay attention and take notes. There is no required homework. He gives tons of extra credit and drops your lowest test. He is deffinately the best teacher to take for any physical science!
Very knowledgeable in physics, provides extra credit. Throws candy in calss for answering questions correctly. Tests generally follow homework assignments, but usually will require you to solve a similar problem in a different way then the homework did. Overall, a great instructor.
Know his stuff and extra credit comes very easy to most. I got an A on the midterm with even studying.
fun teacher. tests need studying. extra credit helps a lot. you don't have to show up, he never takes role, but you might want to cause he explains it better than the book.
If you're a good student you need a high sugar tolerance. He's a little loosey-goosey with things in the classroom and an A isn't an achievement, but he does know what he's talking about. If you're stuck on something though, find the Physics Lounge--the students there are much more readily helpful.
Good teacher and gives lots of extra credit through out the class. Is willing to help you get an A, attendence is mandatory and his test are off his lecture. TAKE WALLINGFORD!
There is no way you can fail the class, unless you dont try. He has so many extra credit types you can do. He wants you to pass& will help you pass no matter what! Attendence isnt mandatory. He talks more to the front of class, so go to front! Gives sample tests. Tests are on his lectures, but even if you fail tests-extracredit raises it! TAKE RON!
super easy class. Tons of extra credit. there is no way you will not pass this class. You basically only need to go to class on test days. Buying text book is a waste. Just buy the powerpoint lecture notes.
Space is the limit and may his force be with you.
He is a very easy teacher and really doesn't want you to fail. He gives several extra credit options that there is no way to fail. The book is useless the only thing that matters is the PowerPoint notes
Awsome teacher. Lectures are not mandatory but he gives out a lot of extra credit in class. Take him!
Despite the extra credit, lousy teacher. If you want to LEARN physics, take someone else. Vastly unorganized, doesn't know what's on the tests at all. Attendance is optional but necessary for the extra credit that you'll need to pass (because you won't pass without a ton of it) he is willing to help outside of class, but sucks at regular teaching.
Hard tests. Tons of extra credit. Fun person, sucky teacher.
He is NOT good teacher. You will always leave class feeling very confused and need to seek outside help. He is a very nice guy and does offer a lot of extra credit but the class is by no means a breeze. I would take Harper over him any day. Also I made the mistake of taking a one a week four hour class, DON'T EVER DO THIS!!!
One of my favorite professors!
This instructor offers the same extra credit assignments that are in his regular AST class. His jokes in between his lecturing just don't fly. It's odd to hear a teacher make so many sex/drug based jokes and he singles people out in the class to point out "what a comatose zombie"they are. Other than the roasting,he means well and it is a good class
He is the Best teacher ever! He is so funny and keeps you very interested in the class. I was so interested in his class that most of the time I forgot to take notes because I was just listening. Also, he has quite a few movies throughout his class. He also give tons of extra credit every day along with candy! Tests are super easy!highly recommend!
Very helpful, offers help during his office hours.Gives extra time for tests. Lots of extra credit. He has a great personality, always very positive. Very nice guy. Read your textbook before the class, so you would answer the questions and get some extra-credit.
MOST AMAZING TECHER EVER!! SO EASY..GIVES OUT CANDY IF YOU ANSWER QUESTIONS. WATCH VIDEOS AND EASY LECTURES. 30% EASY EXTRA CREDIT OFFERED. 3 TEST ONE FINAL AND ONE TEST CAN BE DROPPED. AND ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS STUDY THE QUESTIONS IN THE BACK OF THE CHAPTER AND YOU GET AN A ON THE TEST!!!
Literally the easiest class I've taken. I just showed up on exam days. All the questions come from the tests at the end of the chapters. He gives so much extra credit it's a joke. I skipped the last 2 months and I still got an A.
Awesome guy, extrememely helpful, easy A!
HORRIBLE TEACHER he doesn't know his own chapters. u won't know what he wants to test u on exam. he says ch5,but u better study ch6 because he is totally crazy. i am dropping from moorpark college they have collected the most horrible teachers ever. instead of throwing candies Explain what is friction what each variable in a equation means. worst
Uber easy teacher, all test questions taken from chapter quizes in the back, lots of extra credit, always has a sunny attitude, fun to talk to, smart guy but doesnt expect you to know all of it :)
he is a great professor and really funny he always makes slips in inappropriate jokes and only half the people catch them he is very live and upbeat for such a boring subject the class is soooo easy there is no reason no to get an A just buy the notes do extra credit you'll pass with a breeze
HORRIBLE TEACHER! DOES NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR GRADE, WILL MAKE JOKES AT YOUR EXPENSE. STUPID ANNOYING, SAYS "WHAT" EVERY 3 WORDS...HAS FAVORITES IN THE CLASS. IF HE DOESNT LIKE YOU, HE WILL MAKE SURE YOU KNOW. THE CLASS IS SOMEWHAT EASY BUT NOT WORTH THE AGGRAVATION.
I took this professor in CSUN, without a doubt one of the funniest and most happy professors I've had, had a GREAT time during this class
I took this class with Clint Harper back in 2007 and got a D. I don't remember Astronomy being such an interesting subject! Ron definitely made it fun. And he is very helpful and clear. There is no reason not o pass with AT LEAST a B!!! He is very generous with extra credit! He wants you to pass as long as you're willing to learn. He tells corny jokes sometimes but that's what makes his lectures so entertaining. I def. recommend him! He's also kinda cute which make you want to pay attention!!!!!
hm..Wallingfords tests are rediculous, his review sessions dont help for anything since he speeds through faster than your brain can comprehend. Class is a joke, no mand attd, you can do as much extra credit as you want if you have an D/F to get a C. Test questions from the abyss, the practice tests were useless, what can I say, my first C at MP.
Great Professor! Impossible to fail, really easy to get an A. Offers up to 10% of extra credit per test and drops your lowest one. Makes the subject very interesting and throws candy and extra credit out to students who participate. Attendance is not mandatory, definitely recommend!
I took An Intro To Astronomy and he is one of the easiest teacher. I got a B in the class and I didn't even pay attention very much. The extra credit on the tests (up to 10% each test) is super easy to get, such as watching a movie or answering a question in class (in which you also get candy for). He's extremely nice and won't let you fail.
Rambles about nothing and is terrible at explaining things. If you are good at memorizing answers, you will do well in this class. Tests are directly out of multiple choice from end of chapter. Literally 90% of entire test are questions from the book. Lots of extra credit so you cannot fail.
If you are not offended by his anti-god remarks he's funny. He actually turned my interest on to astronomy. If you can remember the practice tests, you're set to go. He gives extra credit when you answer questions in class by throwing candy. He leaves a lot of room for extra credit. He drops our worse exam for final grade.
Ron is a great professor. His lectures are very interesting and comical. He takes great interest in the students and desires for everyone to achieve success. Grades on a curve and throws out the lowest score. So far my favorite Science teacher. There is no decision. TAKE HIM!!!!
He only taught the lab course this semester, which kinda sucked. His labs are pretty straightforward and he grades easy. Gives out plenty of extra credit (and candy) if you participate in class. One formal report, one midterm, and one final. Final grade replaces the midterm grade if you did poorly on the midterm.
Awesome professor! Class is extremely easy! If you sit in the front and pay attention you can get tons of extra credit! Very easy though textbook use before tests is recommended.Tons of Jokes. Turns dumb questions into something useful for the hole class. Very Helpful answers all questions! If you want to have fun, learn, get an A, Take him!
Going to class is completely pointless. You get 30% of your grade in extra credit & he drops one of four tests. The students write the final. Take him for an easy A but don't expect to learn a thing.
By far one of the worst teachers i've had at moorpark.I took him for summer which may account for some of it but he did a horrible job of explaining things in class.Test questions were not very reflective of the homework or notes. Lots of extra credit, looking at a B right now, maybe...maybe an A if i ace the final. Havnt learned anything. Rambles.
The class is easy (to get a B or above) but the only difficulty is that he doesn't teach well and the exams are really difficult so you will probably struggle and not learn.
REALLY nice but, NOT a teacher. Goes way to quick in the notes that are horrible, scattered and unorganized. Doesn't even really state what we are trying to solve he just does the problem. For example you take notes in lecture, 2 days later you want to look over them to study but you dont even know whats going on! YOU WONT LEARN! but lots of E.C.
Really good teacher. Organized and very helpful. Fair grader. Wants everybody to succeed. Drops lowest test and lowest quiz, grades on a curve. W. has great personality.Also good looking for his age
He gives out tons of E.C. easy to get C but REALLY hard to get an A or B. His tests are really hard. He gives out practice tests which dont help and show your work problems on the tests are much harder than he covers in class.Quizes are Ok but the tests are where you need to worry.The class can be fun at times.Personally too much time for thegrade.
class has no structure. he will give those who try a C. take harper instead!!
He is the sweetest and cutest professor ever. He actually wants everybody in his class to do well an will help you out if you need it. He is really funny and easy if you go to class and study but you have to make sure to do the extra credit if you want a good grade. Plus hes kinda hott
lectures are pretty boring. and he says "what" like every 10 secs. but hes a really sweet guy. wants everyone to do well in the class and offers LOTS of extra credit. Tests are pretty hard. But I only went for the first hour of class like 3 times and then on test days and i still got an A.
Great Professor! Gives tons of extra credit so get as much as you can.
Wallingford's Physical Science class is very difficult. His study Guide does not accurately cover what is actually on the test. The 30% Extra credit saves you from failing the class; however, it is very difficult to get a B or higher without thoroughly studying the chapters from the book. He drops your lowest exam grade. Students write the final.
Physics is not my favorite subject; however Ron makes Physics fun. He's a lay back teacher and gives lots of extra credit. He also offers a lot of office hours. Read your book before each class and do the homework which is extra credit and you’ll do fine. He's a good teacher; take him you will enjoy his class! I’m taking him again for PHY M20A.
Physics is not my favorite subject; however Ron makes Physics fun. He's a lay back teacher and gives lots of extra credit. He also offers a lot of office hours. Read your book before each class and do the homework which is extra credit and you’ll do fine. He's a good teacher; take him you will enjoy his class! I’m taking him again for PHY M20A.
Wow! He is so bad! He covers only 20% of the material of each chapter. if the chapter has 5-7 sections, he would cover only 1-2. Almost skipped chapter 4. OK, tomorrow is the test on Ch6, he covered only section 1, solved only half of one problem on the board and moved to ch7.
TERRIBLE PROFESSOR! he doesn't explain the material well, only cover 1 or 2 units out of 5 or 8 units per chapter. Test are hard. He's unapproachable, speaking one on one he speaks so fast you can't understand him. doesn't cover any of the Calculus part. But expect you to know it in the test. he picks on students, He's obnoxious. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!
TERRIBLE PROFESSOR! he doesn't explain the material, cover 1 or 2 units out 5 or 8 units per chapter. Test are hard. He's unapproachable, speaking 1 on 1 he speaks so fast you can't understand him. doesn't cover any of the Calculus part but expect you to know it in the test. he picks on students He's obnoxious. DON'T TAKE HIM! better for astronomy.
Worst professor I lost interest in physics because if him... I wish he would show us step by step so ridiculous
Do not be fooled by the good ratings. I am sure he is a good astrology teacher but not for physics. His tests and quizes are incredibly difficult. Granted he does offer a lot of extra credit and the homework is extra credit as well, so it is possible to get a good grade even if you do not do good on the quizes or tests. Lectures make little sense.
Do not be fooled by the good ratings. I am sure he is a good astrology teacher but not for physics. His tests and quizes are incredibly difficult. Granted he does offer a lot of extra credit and the homework is extra credit as well, so it is possible to get a good grade even if you do not do good on the quizes or tests. Lectures make little sense.
I LOVE RON! He is such a good person, so happy and bubbly. Loves his job and the people. Great personality! He is hilarous! Test are hard but he makes up for it by all the extra credit he offers!!! :)
Loved Ron for his awesomeness, but without extra credit I would have gotten a low C or a D. And I Studied! His tests are extremely hard! But since I was maxed out on extra credit and he curves them 10 points, I ended up with a B. Great professor/ loves his job. But beware it's not an easy class.
Second time taking him and am happy again. He's such a nice teacher and pretty easy too. Only 2 tests and a final. Every week we went to the observatory for about 5 points. Tests are straightfoward. A lot of extra credit offered. I'm normally a B/C student and I got an A! I recommend him!
Though sometimes he is not best at explaining specific problems you bring to him, he is a fun guy and keeps the class interesting with cool demonstrations all the time. I studied on my own/ learned on my own (like any other college-level physics class)and went to class to see what examples he makes to what I have learned . Take his class!
I don't like this professor at all. He can be very mean to you if he thinks you are smarter than him. You would have no idea how to prepare for the tests. They were totally different from what were on lectures. I am not interested that much with his lectures but I did go to lectures everyday hoping it would help for my tests but it turned not !
He is a great teacher, who made the class fun and informative. The tests are difficult, but there is so much extra credit available. As long as you do the labs, participate in class, and try, you'll do great. I totally recommend taking his.
Great Professor for Astrology. A lot of extra credit opportunity and he lets you know where you stand grade-wise throughout the semester. Tests are not easy but you can get an A in this class even if you mess up a test or two. Just do the extra credit and don't miss class
Great Professor for Astrology. Tests aren't easy but he gives you A LOT of extra credit opportunities to get the grade you want. A's are attainable, even if you are not an astrology buff. Super nice guy too. If you don't get an A, it will be because YOU didn't put in the effort. Take this class if you can!
He can't teach. Giving out candy does not make up for the fact that he can't teach. Unless you've taken physics before, I highly recommend against taking this class. I dropped.
I had this class as a Saturday course in 4 hour chunks. Professor Wallingford was fantastic, entertaining and if you asked questions he tried his hardest to answer them. He was very funny, and gives candy if you answer a question, sometimes if it isn't right! Read and answer questions for candy!
He gives a TON of extra credit. All tests are graded on a curve and he also drops your lowest score. For a test that had 50 questions, the high score in the class was 43, but he made the top score 40 and that brought my pewny 39 WAY up to a high A. So I'd say that he is more than generous! The tests are hard but the curve makes it fair.
Worst physics teacher ever in my life,never will attend moorpark college again stupid teachers
His tests are HARD but he grades on a curve, gives extra credit, and gives practice tests AND the notes. I went about an hour each class out of 3 and was able to study on my own and get an A. He keeps the lectures fun and includes the students.
Really funny guy, kind of weird though. Blazes through material like nothing, the take-away from lectures: the very basic fundamentals, you have to teach yourself everything else. Only reason people do well: had physics before, took advantage of his insane extra credit (HW is extra credit), or wrote down anything on tests and got partial credit
He doesn't know how to teach. As a person, he is mean. As a professor, he is bad. If he finds one thing of your weakness, he will repeat it over and over to make you panic, and then lose your confidence. I do not like the way he talks and whenever I mention him to people, most of them said they never like his person.
3 tests 1 final, lowest test score dropped. Grades on a curve. Offers tons of extra credit it DO IT. Attendance isn't mandatory but it's worth going so you can get extra credit. Take this class!
Prof Ron is one of the nicest teachers I have ever taken. This was a college physics class, so I had to work HARD for my A. He really does move very quickly through material, but if you do and understand all of the homework, you practically don't need to study. He is available to help at every office hour, and those saved my grade. Two thumbs up.
West professor I've ever had. Refused to show examples on how to use the formulas and only responded saying you would be doing examples in the homework. Never helped in office hours. Would tell you to use a formula and then walk away and be gone for 15 min. That was if he even showed up to his office hours. Avoid at all costs!
seriously people "astrology"? no wonder why you had trouble with physics. Prof Ron it's so helpful and he really cares for his students. It's physics so don't expect an easy A without putting the effort.
Best teacher ever!! He has a personality and is understanding to clarify repeated questions. Gives extra credit related to the class subject, really hard to not pass class. Highly recommend taking any class with this teacher.
Professor Ron is awesome. He WANTS his students to do well, and his lectures are entertaining and he has a great sense of humor. Ron offers a lot of extra credit so even if you're struggling in the class, you can still come out with a good grade. Excellent professor and I would take him again without any hesitation.
Very easy class. He's a great guy and pretty funny, but unfortunately the lectures have nothing to do with the tests. All you do is read questions from the end of each chapter to study. If you're looking for an easy A, then this class is it.
This is the easiest A I have ever gotten. The tests are 50 questions chosen out of the questions at the end of each chapter in the book, 4-5 chapters per test. As long as you memorize the questions and answers you will do good on the tests. Offers 30 points of easy extra credit. Didn't study for the final and got an A in the class. Take him!
The whole class is three test grades which are directly from the back of the book. if you memorize the multiple choice answers in the back of the book you will get an A, and it only takes like two hours to do so. class is worth 300 points and he offers 30 extra credit points as well.
Ron has a nice head of hair but most importantly is very approachable. MUST TAKE!!!!!
3 tests and a final, one test dropped, and a lot of extra credit.
Wow. Hands down my favorite professor EVER! My passion is astronomy as it is, but this man blew my mind. He is an extraordinary instructor and LOVES what he does. You can see his face light up while lecturing. Lots of extra credit, fair grader, SUPER entertaining, funny, and down right awesome. Not too hard on the eyes either.
He teaches the content well and he enjoys it. Very helpful, if you don't pass you are the only one to blame. Lots of extra credit. As a person he is very nice and is always in a good mood and making jokes. He sees the positive side of life and laughs at the dark side. I recommend taking his class.
Very nice and funny guy but very scatter-brained. Class is straightforward with about 3 chapter tests and a final. I didn't get much from the lectures because his power points are all over the place. Buy the book, read the chapters right before the test and you will do great on tests. LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT that pushed me up from a C to an A.
I love Professor Wallingford!! He's such a kind, and humorous individual. Grades on a curve. Offers a lot of extra credit(do all of it don't slack)Fair Warning though: he'll chuck candy at you when you answer a Q corectly. It's great. There's a lot of material so I reccomend you read the chapters before the lecture or cram w it before each test.
Throws candy at you when you answer questions that have 1 pt extra credit around them. Funny guy, a little hard of hearing. Uses way too much paper. Passionate about physics. I felt like I was struggling because his lectures are a little messy but to my surprise I received an A! Soooo much extra credit, it's impossible not to pass. Curves test too!
Dr. Wallingford was such a fun teacher. He somehow managed to keep a 3 hour lecture entertaining (probably because he chucks candy at you). As long as you study, do the HW, and all of the extra credit you'll be fine. 100% recommended.
I enjoy Professor Wallingford's lectures but if you don't read the book at all you WON'T pass! He gives a bunch of extra credit that's due by the end of the semester and its about 30% which isn't bad. His lectures are entertaining and funny, he is very helpful and always there for you. Take his class!
Tip: Read each chapter before he goes through it in class. Benefits You'll learn something, you won't be confused during lectures cause he moves pretty fast with the material, and last but not least you'll get candy if you answer his questions about the chapters!
He's very funny, very intelligent, and very into throwing candy across the room for students who participate. His class grades come down to test performance and abundant extra credit opportunities. He loves space and does everything he can to make you love it too. He also loves candy. Lots of candy.
My mom took wallingofrd 10 years ago and suggested that I enrolled in his class as well. Loved this professor so much, that I even considered taking PHYSICS next semester. It's Astronomy! It's interesting, it's fun. He does a lot of videos, which I feel are necessary in learning out-of-this-world concepts. Read, Study, Attend, Extra credit candy!
Rated low, but stick with it. He gives an insane amount of extra credit, and even if you don't get physics, if you do the homework and show up, you'll get a C. HUGE CURVE. Not a great teacher.
I went into this class with no physics experience whatsoever so it was a difficult class for me. His lectures were ok, but reading the chapters before class definitely helped. He gives a lot of extra credit, curves the tests and quizzes, and his lectures are pretty interesting. Failing this class is nearly impossible unless you don't try at all.
Funny, cool teacher. Very difficult to be successful in because the class is super long and he moves very quickly. You have to know everything in order to pass his test.
He is all over the place! Rambles on a lot about things. I showed up to class every time, did the homework and still feel like I did not learn anything. He goes quickly over everything and it is very difficult to learn from! Hard to get an A that is why he has so much extra credit! He is a nice man but just very difficult to do well in his class.
The entire class is based on weekly assignments and quizzes and a final exam. One quiz and assignment due each week. It's annoying because the quizzes opened and closed on Saturdays. It is an easy class but you really need to put effort in or else you will not get an A.
He's alright, he chucks candy at you for every question you get right whenever he asks. He also gives study guides that helps only a little though, since a lot of the questions on there aren't the ones that appear on the exam. There's A LOT of extra credit opportunities so take advantage of them if you don't do well on his tests. It'll help A LOT.
Great professor! He is always there to help you if you didnt understand something. He offers a lot of extra credit, which is never a bad thing so take advantage of it so you can bring your grade up! He throws candy at you if you answer a question right, so be prepare to catch them because they WILL hit you if you're not paying attention LOL
fun interesting class.
Great class and teacher
Your entire grade is based of 3 exams and the final. 30% extra credit is given. All questions for the test are from the back of each chapter. BORING LECTURE, RAMBLES ABOUT EVERYTHING
Ron is a goofball who loves teaching science. He cares about the class and likes to talk to students about the subject. He gives out a ton of extra credit. Only downside is that he has 4 assignments, which are 3 tests and a final. Would like more work to help me learn about the course. Doesn't have a moorpark website, which was inconvenient.
Physics made fun. Lab, show up and pass. Lecture: 600 points out of 1100 equals a "C". Every quiz is curved so that the highest scoring student gets 100% and everyone else gets bumped up by same amount as highest score did. To earn "A" you will have to work a bit... But it's school, your supposed to work. To pass though, just do the minimum.
Ron is a great guy! He's got a good sense of humor and makes the almost 3 hours worth of lecture interesting. Goes through his powerpoints fast sometimes but he allows you to download his powerpoints which is helpful. Tons of extra credit opportunities, even with the candy he throws. Super easy and fun class!
Ron Wallingford is a really great professor! Many people in my class didnt do well and blamed it on him but he gives you somany extra credit opportunities by participating! He drops the lowest quiz and test and replaces lowest with the final. He also lets you use cheat sheets on tests and since the class is plug and chug theres no reason to fail.
Get ready to watch movies and for him to leave class a lot. Doesnt teach you anything you need to know. All test questions from chapters. Movie notes extra credit and offers 30 percent of extra credit with other options. 60 percent is a pass. All in all he makes it possible to pass without even going to class. He doesnt teach its so boring
This professor is very fair and a very good man. He's kind and he's really funny. The course material is very difficult and, honestly, he's not the absolute best at teaching it, but he offers tons of extra credit opportunities and his tests and quizzes reflects what he's taught. Just make sure to come to lecture and, if you can, read the book.
He doesn't teach or explain anything but you will get an A anyway. He seems a little crazy
This class is easy to pass if youre willing to study 250+ questions for each test and do the extra credit assignments he gives. However, he doesnt really teach anything related to the test material, and he isnt even in the classroom for half the class. I would rather have taken a class that I enjoyed going to.
Professor Wallingford's lecture class was super easy. I'm not into science at all and this class made the subject interesting and easy to understand. I would show up and never answered a single extra credit question and still finished with near a 100% in the class. Great professor and easy class
Very nice guy, but he takes ages to explain a simple lab, and then disappears for the duration of the lab. Bit of a waste of time. Regret taking him despite the ease of the class, purely due to that. If that doesnt bother you then he should be fine to take so long as youre good with self study. His tests are open notes. Lots of extra credit.
I got an A in this class but its by far the worst class I've ever taken. Ron is a horrible professor & yes anyone can pass due to the ridiculous amount of extra credit, but you won't learn a thing. If this is the only physics course you'll ever need then take it, otherwise it will just make your future physics courses more difficult.
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