Great teacher. Really knows his stuff. A truly enjoyable class.

I don't remember joining the army.

Very Effective Teaching Style

the absolute best teacher I've ever had!

He's the best teacher I've had thus far.

He starts off as a smart ass but is really cool at the end.

What a stud muffin...I love the crazies

I knew all the stuff he taught

Great Teacher. Knows his stuff... Used to be MIT! (he hated the rich dorks)

A genious and a Physics Nazi with a great sense of humor

Velocity-Vector Man !!!

Hard class, Great teacher

Excellent professor, great course.

You always know where you stand and what it takes to succeed. USE THE PLC

It wasn't that bad

He's got nazi-tendancies, but he knows his ****...use the PLC

Scares the freshmen quite a bit, but take the threats with a grain of salt. You certainly WILL learn physics.

good teacher, hard class, funny

It sucks until its over but you will learn it

in retrospect, if I was teaching this course, I would do it the same way.

Fun class, learn a lot. Not as horrible as the hype.

Bieniek's in-class antics force you to redefine your notion of him every day. He was a great teacher.

Bieniek was awesome it seemed like he was so hard on us because he wanted to succeed and become usefull members of society. and he had great ideas to help everyone understand physics. I rate him in my top 4 teachers of all time.

He is a physics teacher, crazy and noone likes the subject, but you can learn a few things.

Very good teacher. Although, his methods of solving problems seem tedious at first, you gradully realize that they work very well.

Class is hard, you have to really try. He pushes students hard, but knows what he's doing. Lecture can be..um..interesting at times.

Good teacher! The teachers that push you the hardest are the best to have. You'll be glad you had him someday, plus, he's got a great sense of humor and nothing beats his tricycle-rocket demo.

Great Teacher... Always keeps the class working.. He teaching type matched well with learning type.. PLC came in very handy when problems would stump me.. One of the best teachers I have had at UMR.. Cares about the student's success in the class.

good teacher, time put into demos and lectures, kinda crazy though

If you pay attention and do your homework anyone can pass this class. PLC is VERY helpful. Do not get behind and you will not have a problem.

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If you work hard and adapt to his way of teaching, you'll do fine.

I love Physics and Dr. Beiniek is a great professor in the subject. He teaches us how to do things the right way the first time so we don't have to check it. If you do it his way then it will always and I mean always be right.

A good teacher that is hard is better than a bad teacher that is easy

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He is an ass, but a great teacher

sorry but I don't believe I should be rating him as hot or not.

very good teacher but a little eccentric sometimes about his policies

You might love him, you might hate him, but he is a remarkable man. This is a good course but not for the timid. I'm not gonna get an A but I would have hated to have missed this course.

He is hard but you will learn alot. I think you have to spend way to much time in this class but you learn alot probably be better off because of it.

very organized and willing to admit to error.

He is mean, but really wants you to learn the materials.

very solid, hardnosed, but hysterical teacher

Lecture is sometimes funny, but he is really mean and sometimes expects too much of us.

Wow....have fun with that one

Most cut and dried teacher I've ever had. He doesn't pull any punches, but he does give sufficient warning for all of his "mean" methods to make us learn.

This man is a great teacher who really keeps your attention with his comical teaching style. He requires a lot of work out of you, but you will have a full understanding of the material when you're done.

He's like Lewis Black, if Lewis Black were a physics teacher instead of a comedian. He tries for a bit of the funny though. He's strict, but not mean. He only pretends to hate you. Just don't let him intimidate you.

Hardest professor I've ever had. Very willing to help and answer questions. Jokes are not a waste of time. I like the monty python videos.

If you don't learn the information in this class it is most likely your own fault. He is a good professor and just wants to teach. He is definitely one of my best professors.

Pay attention, do your homework, and you'll be fine. The guy who said he wastes time with jokes is an idiot. The movies are cool, especially the monty python ones.

I really enjoy the class. He makes physics fun to learn, even the hard stuff. I love the little videos before class (Thurs was who's on first skit!!!)

Excellent knowledge of the material. Acts like an **** at the start of the course. Do what he says, study alot, and you will learn Physics. I would say the course was hard to very hard, but you learn an extreme amount of information.

This is quite possibly the best professor I have ever had. I learned a ton from him in one semester. He acts like an ass to get you to study and to be funny, but it makes you study and learn the material. He also incorporates comedy into his lectures.

Hard but AWESOME! He does a great job and catches way too much crap.

Bieniek is an outstanding professor. He gets your attention by throwing in the jerk act but he's a great guy. The only reason I didnt get an A in the class is that I didnt take his advice and I was lazy.

Excellent professor. Likes to put on the drill sergeant act, but it's all to make people either learn or drop out. If you are a slacker, you won't like him. So don't be a slacker.

By FAR one of THE best professors at UMR next to Akers! I thoroughly enjoyed his class as well as exploring the world of physics. This class requires a lot of work but you will learn the all around fundamental concepts of physics. Awesome teacher!

this guy is your worst nightmare. a total hard ass on the little things in your work, but he is the best teacher i have had, more than willing to help and he knows everything about physics and can comunicate it to you well

Bieniek is my father. He is my master. I will serve him because he owns me. Do not underestimate his power.

He is cool, If you get used to his staff and follow his methods you will do fine in phy23

He's not nearly as hard or as mean as he wants you to think he is. Just go to class and pay attention and you'll be fine.

I heart Bieniek

Seriously, the dude licked a plunger. Enough said

This wasn't an easy class, but he teaches well. His lectures were interesting and kept me awake.

Dr. Bieniek is the BEST professor I have EVER had!! He is clear and succinct, thorough in everything. He treats his students like adults, not students. I admire his phenomenal intellect and appreciation for excellence in everything. I will forever remember his class. I love you, Dr. Bieniek!!

To whoever made the comment about the eyebrows: Just remember that the people who actually take the time and effort to learn something from Bieniek, instead of worrying about his eyebrows, will probably make more money in a year than you will in a lifetime.

He's a good man, but his teaching style, while it may be effective for some, is not for me. The class is made way harder than it has to be so he can attempt to teach us how to think. I'd rather just learn the physics and get on with class.

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Hard as hell, is a jerk for the first couple weeks, but after you get past that, he's a really good prof and you learn a lot.

He is a great professor, he will challenge you in everyway possible in order to pass his class. Not very fun class, very fun professor. Unique and very intelligent

VERY CLEAR IN HIS LECTURES. HE LIKES TO USE DEMOS IN CLASS WHICH HELPS OUT A LOT. HE ALSO LIKES TO LICK THINGS. IF YOU FALL ASLEEP IN THIS CLASS YOUR CRAZY, HE IS A VERY FUNNY GUY.

Just face it. Dr. Bieniek rocks your face off.

BIENIEK IS THE MAN. THE CLASS IS MUCH HARDER THAN IT NEEDS TO BE. I STRUGGLE THROUGH THE HOMEWORK AND NEVER KNOW ANY OF THE MATERIAL UNTIL 1 WEEK BEFORE THE TESTS. I THEN LOOK AT OLD TESTS, AND SOMEHOW MANAGE TO GET A'S ON THE EXAMS.

"This is an ex-parrot" Bieniek should teach a class on Monty Python. i'd take it.

Everything he says makes perfect sense until you have to do it yourself. It takes a lot of time to understand this stuff fully. I liked the Henry V speech given in lecture 21, it gave me hope.

Bieniek is a smart man. He makes his class more enjoyable than it really should be by his antics. He'd make a good leader in the military if he could shed those last few pounds. Get dedicated and persevere a little, man! The kicker: he's even rude and crude in my dreams!

Bieniek rocks so hardcore, it's not even funny. But it is, because he's hilarious. Physics was my least favorite class when I came to Rolla, now it's my most favorite, just because he knows how to teach. I wish he taught every class I take.

Great teacher, very clear and passionate. And he has a sweet booty

Hard class, great professor.

Not that difficult... do the work, and pass. slack off, get hammered... simple as that.

Rather difficult class, but he's an awesome professor. He tends to get a little off topic in class but it's usually really funny so it's ok. My only suggestion is to get the class before the very end of the day so you can actually stay awake. Oh yea, and do the work and make sure you understand

Dr. Bieniek can be summed up as this. Ever seen Harry Potter? Dr. Bieniek is proffessor Snape.

Dr. Bieniek is one of the best teachers at UMR, if not the best. The class is fairly easy. He makes a big deal about not making errors, yet he doesn't hold a copyright to his lecture series (which he displays on each slide). Misrepresentation of the truth (fraud) is a HUGE error in judgment.

I'm really bummed that he won't be there next year! All students should be required to take Physics with him. I am actually challenged in his class! I love his enthusiasm for the class and his dedication to the students. His involvement in Res. Life shows that he truly cares about his students!!!!!!

Anybody who doesn't get to take Bieniek's class is missing out. It was by far one of my favorite classes and teachers ever, although I would never have admitted that until after the class was almost up. It can be tough but it was all worth it.

The man's a beast. Probably one of the best teachers ever... could be Dr. Faust, could be the devil incarnate, who knows? And yes, he did lick a used toilet plunger in front of our class and stopped a spinning tire with his tongue. He's the man. Take his class if you can, and then prepare yourself for the worst manhandling of your life.

DO it his way!! if you do you will get the right answer and full credit, if you dont, god speed! its easy if you just payatention to his directions..

He's tough, but if you pay attention and apply yourself, you actually learn the material. It's been 4+ years since I took his class, and I can still use and explain everything we covered! Hardly true of many other easier instructors.

He's one of those GOOD teachers that you'll remember. He has high standards. You'll get the grade that you deserve. If you want to be learn the material take his class. I loved the learning center he provides, I hope other profs take notice. If you're a slacker student take someone else, or better yet, drop out of school.

This professor knows the material and knows how to teach. Lazy students hate him, and those with a work ethic love him.

When you take the class, you hate his guts. But a few years down the road you realize that he really made you know your stuff--which most people appreciate a bunch because it really separates us from people who took an easier physics. Other professors and even employers notice a huge difference. I'm very thankful I took this class with him!

OK... I had to take this class twice, once with Bieniek and once with Vojta. The class is just as hard no matter who you have, but with Bieniek its a lot more fun. He gets the class involved and knows the material better, but gives more HW. Go to all classes and do all HW. Use the PLC and everything will fall into place.

Personally I avoided him at all costs when I took this class, but he is a good teacher and knows his stuff. He's just a little insane.

Hard class, excellent professor. He is a hardass about doing it his way, but down the road you do realize his way WAS the right way. His techniques for problem solving are invaluable. You will get the grade you deserve if you put forth the effort.

Ron Bienkiek showers in grain alcohol. Really, he is a great prof, he's just really friggin hard, and really insane. He definately makes lecture interesting. If you don't work hard in this class, you won't succeed, and he makes that clear. Go to the PLCs, they help.

nobody told this guy not to drink the bong water, he is a lunatic, but seriously though its a hard class but easy if you do the work

Okay, I will admit...I did not like him the first probably ten weeks of class. However, once the drop date had passed, he became one of the greatest teachers in class because his philosiphy of the class is he wants to teach the people who want to be there. So stick it out! It's worth it in the end! Have fun!

I didnt like his class for first few days. He's harsh but he is really helpful if you go to PLC. His lectures were very clear, very well explained.

You will be forced to have this guy so there's no use in trying to get out. He is a funny guy and is very clear, but you will think he is weird. At first he seems like a jerk, but you eventually realize that he is helpful and that he is one of the better teachers on campus. This class is not easy so don't expect to slack off and still pass.

Best what I figured to regard him was the equivalent of House MD, but a Physics Professor. He's very blunt, a bit rough, but he knows his stuff and tries his best to beat it into you. He's very picky about those things that matter, and I stopped counting how many straw men he attacked in lecture. Do the Homework. All of it.

Yes, he is a little crazy, but that makes his lectures really interesting. Study the old tests on his website; it will help you a ton. The PLC is a really good. That is the only way I got my homework done without copying from the solutions manual. Put in the work and you should get at least a B.

I really liked this professor. He is a very blunt sort of individual, not afraid to call someone stupid if they're acting that way. Teaches the material in a very precise way. I learned a lot in his class. I would definitely take him as a professor again.

Dr. Bieniek runs a tight boat and lets everyone know that from the get go. He will call you out on mistakes and embarass you. However, he offers around 20 hours of help and is personally interacting with everyone during the PLCs. On short, he wants you to succeed and will help you but he will now do you any favors, which leaves it up to you.

Bieniek is a tough guy who makes you do things his way. But I enjoyed his lectures -- he keeps you awake and has demonstrations. His methods work and the help outside of class in PLC is great.

By his standards, I probably spent most of the class slacking off; I never read the book, I skipped some of the homeworks, and sometimes skipped recitation, yet I still got an A. Just study the online lecture notes, do most of the homework, and review the practice tests, and you'll be fine. He's a pretty cool guy, too. A complete nerd.

This class was not hard, just more confusing than anything. This was my first time ever taking PHY, so I had to learn a new concept that's why I had trouble in it, I spent to much time studying PHY and my grades in my other classes drop, Bieniek is a ok teacher but he will embarrass you if you ask questions I'm just glad it over for me Good Luck!!

he is a stud, don't let him scare you. best teacher on campus.

He can come off as terrifying, can seem kinda strict and not above embarrassing someone. He can seem mean but he's actually a fantastic teacher-he knows that phy23 is early in our classes & its' material is only built upon in classes to come-his methods are to not only teach you the material, but also to make you follow procedure in later courses.

looking back now, he was definitely one of the best prof. on campus. the principles he teaches you will carry over to so many of the engineering classes. The only problem is that your grades will get rocked unless you try really hard.

awesome teacher. his class is difficult, but if you go to lecture you will be fine. he is by far the best at being able to teach...he really knows how to relay information to students and doesn't assume you know everything

Dr. Bieniek is probably the best teacher I've ever had. It's obvious a tremendous amount of thought goes into the class and the lectures. You WILL study in this class, or you WILL take it again. Take with something easy like Calc 2 so you can study. The course is traumatic, but the material is pretty essential.

Dr. Bieniek represents everything that makes Missouri S&T shine on a resume. This man has contributed so much to the university in the form of LEAD and class grading structures. As for Physics 23, he expects you to come and act like a mature adult wanting to succeed in school and life. This isn't high school, and he makes sure you know it.

HIs method is very good for physics problems.

He can be scary and mean at first, but he's actually a nice guy. As the term goes on, he softens up, and is helpful. He really knows his stuff, try to stump him. He wants you to master the material, and if you don't, you will take the course again.

He is mean, but he is a good teacher, the class is not easy so don't feel bad if you dont get the stuff the first time.

Scares you for a few weeks and acts mean, probably to weed out, but you learn he is a nice guy and excellent teacher further in the course, his examples and teaching style have stuck with me for years, the best at physically explaining things simply with models and gadgets in class. Hated him at first, now i respect and want more hands on teaching.

Like others say - the course is traumatic, but the material covered is critical to engineering. Beiniek is the best professor for the position.