Professor Gould isn't as bad as everyone says he is. His teaching style is a little old fashioned, but he's not there to make your life harder. I was nervous going into the class based off of what I've heard about him, but just do the work and show up and you will be fine. His exams are hard, but an 89.5 as a final grade is an A in his class.
Participation mattersSkip class? You won't pass.Tough grader
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PHY112
Dec 16th, 2019
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
4.0
PHY112
Dec 16th, 2019
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Grade: B-
Textbook: Yes
Lawrence Gould is one of the worst professors I have ever had. I originally thought the bad reviews were from people who didn't work hard enough or something but no. He gives multiple choice tests that only give you 1 point for getting the right answer and the rest for the work. He doesn't accept work not done "his way". It dropped a 95 by MC to 31
Graded by few thingsLecture heavyTough grader
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PHY112
Oct 21st, 2019
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0
PHY112
Oct 21st, 2019
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Textbook: No
taking Calculus Based Physics with him, it's terrible. When he finishes a topic and there's not enough time to go onto the next topic, he'll drag the class out. The tests are nothing like the homework and practice tests, if you ask for help you'll just be more confused. He doesn't show you how to really apply whatever he teaches. DON'T TAKE HIM
Lots of homeworkGraded by few thingsLecture heavy
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PHY120
May 13th, 2019
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0
PHY120
May 13th, 2019
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Grade: C
Textbook: No
Gould's lectures are not helpful for the homework nor the exams. An equation sheet was never handed out to my class. The thought process for how to pick a formula for a problem was never addressed, therefore the entire class still cannot solve any of his problems.
Lots of homeworkTest heavyTough grader
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PHY121
Apr 5th, 2019
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
5.0
PHY121
Apr 5th, 2019
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Grade: Not sure yet
Textbook: No
If you end up having this professor just got to the student success center and get a tuter even on the first day the sooner the better - all he does is lecture and but the ways he does it he is impossible to understand - me personally I think he just has a list of stuff to get through and really doesnt care about the student
Test heavyBeware of pop quizzesLecture heavy
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FYS100
Feb 20th, 2019
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
1.0
FYS100
Feb 20th, 2019
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Grade: C+
Textbook: No
Larry does not believe in climate change. He is a physics professor. That doesn't believe in climate change.
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PHY121
Sep 28th, 2016
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0
PHY121
Sep 28th, 2016
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Grade: Not sure yet
Textbook: No
This is by far the worst professor I have ever seen, taken or even heard of. This man prattles on for over an hour but supplies no useful knowledge at all. I just failed the 1st test because after 4 hours of studying I found out it was NOTHING like the homework or even the practice test. I know everyone is saying the same thing but STAY AWAY!!!!!
Tough GraderSkip class? You won't pass.LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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PHY121
Jun 7th, 2016
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
4.0
PHY121
Jun 7th, 2016
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Grade: C+
Textbook: No
Never take a physics course (or any other scientific discipline, for that matter) taught by a vehement climate change denier.
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PHY120
Apr 4th, 2016
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
5.0
PHY120
Apr 4th, 2016
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Grade: C
Textbook: Yes
Unless you have a very good back ground in physics, do not take him. If you end up taking him, get a very good tutor.
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FYS100
Dec 3rd, 2014
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0
FYS100
Dec 3rd, 2014
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Grade: Not sure yet
Textbook: No
Dr .Gould is one of the worst instructors I have ever had. The "Climate Alarm" course I took with him spent very little time actually discussing the climate and preparing us for the final project, worth an astonishing 52% of your final grade. His class is heavily biased, boring, and mind-numbingly repetitive. Expect a ridiculous amount of emails.
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PHY121
May 15th, 2014
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0
PHY121
May 15th, 2014
Textbook: No
HE IS HORRIBLE!!! he doesn't actually teach.. he never does any problems and only talks about physics theories.. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!
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PHY121
Dec 17th, 2012
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0
PHY121
Dec 17th, 2012
Textbook: No
DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! I took phy 120 last year, got an A and now I have no idea what i'm going to have. This guy CAN NOT teach. Has horrible multiple choice tests, doesnt do a single example problem in class, rambles on an on the whole class. I learned absolutely nothing. I hate to admit that because I am a good student
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PHY110
Dec 6th, 2012
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0
PHY110
Dec 6th, 2012
Textbook: No
He doesn't teach at all! He's completely unhelpful and his book of transparencies is useless.
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PHY112
Dec 5th, 2012
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
5.0
PHY112
Dec 5th, 2012
Textbook: Yes
I really liked him as a professor. I learned a lot this semester, he has everything online; the homework, study guides, notes, helpful videos, the book is even available and he instructs from the book. I may not have done rock star job but I do have a good understanding of the subject because of him and am taking more of his classes in the future.
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PHY120
Dec 4th, 2012
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0
PHY120
Dec 4th, 2012
Textbook: No
NEVER TAKE THIS TEACHER! His transparencies book that he makes you buy is completely useless. He doesn't teach or give examples. By the end of the semester the class went from 30 kids to only 10 that showed up on a regular basis. He's a smart man he just can't teach. Going to class is pointless you leave knowing just as much as when you went in.
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PHY112
Feb 11th, 2012
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
4.0
PHY112
Feb 11th, 2012
Textbook: No
The book of transparencies he makes you buy are pretty much useless. The exams are nothing like what you go over in class. His online hw system doesn't work right half the time. He should have been fired years ago. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
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PHY121
Dec 1st, 2011
Quality
1.5
Difficulty
4.0
PHY121
Dec 1st, 2011
Textbook: No
He uses only overheads and oes not explain how to get the answers he has written done. No notes to take, but he does not explain how to get any of the work.
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PHY240
Mar 30th, 2011
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
3.0
PHY240
Mar 30th, 2011
Textbook: Yes
bc there are no phy majors at this school it's not surprising the teacher quality is so low. gould is a smart man, but he can't convey an idea effectively. dr mohottala or mcdonald are not amazing teachers, but they're the physics profs to take if you can help it. my sincere condolences if you end up with gould.
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PHY112
Dec 17th, 2010
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
4.0
PHY112
Dec 17th, 2010
Textbook: No
NEVER EVER TAKE THIS PROFESSOR.
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PHY112
Aug 6th, 2009
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0
PHY112
Aug 6th, 2009
Textbook: No
NEVER EVER EVER TAKE THIS THIS GUY! Warning, if you value your life. His test have nothing to do with anything he talks about or is in the "books" Take McDonald instead. If you don't you will see for yourself