Glen Williams - Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Professor: Glen Williams

Department: Science

College: Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AST111
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The work was too hard for me that I had to drop the class. The professor just didn't explain the material enough.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AST111
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Glen was a very nice professor and his lectures were always very interesting. I, however, would not recommend taking this class because your entire grade is based on exams. You do have smartwork assignments but they really don't affect your overall grade at all. Unless you decide to put ALOT of effort into studying for the exams.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AST111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor. He made lectures interesting and had good demonstrations. Make sure to write down everything he writes on the board and you'll pass the class no problem.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AST111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you don't show up and write down literally everything he puts on the board you will fail. The book is a waste of money, just buy the access code to the online site because you won't open the book once.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AST111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Williams is a great professor. His exams are strictly from the lectures so i don't suggest skipping. You don't really NEED to listen to him just write down everything he writes on the board. Lectures are a drag and can be boring but his class is super easy if you just take notes. Exams questions are sometimes worded weird but they arent too bad

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AST112
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The best professor ever!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHY130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Nice guy, really knows his information, and accessible for questions & the like. Exams were definitely stressful, but it basically was all in the notes. Skipping would not be a good idea. Interesting info, fun demonstrations. In-class projects are done with your partner/work group.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHY130
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Contrast to what others here say, I think Dr. Williams is a great professor. He requires a book, but everything he says in lecture is what the exams consist of. His tests are easy as long as you understand the concepts. He may be dry at times, but he is by far one of the best. Take him. He curves!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHY130
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He never really uses blackboard, so it is difficult to keep track of grades throughout the semester.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHY130
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Williams is just okay. He is very bland and boring. He made a joke once during the entire semester. Homework is easy and exams are decent! He curves which is great! The textbook is not needed. He does not really teach though. He comes in, writes on the board, asks if there are any questions, then class is over. Not a bad professor, but not amazing.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AST112
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

IF IT SAYS YOU HAVE GLEN BUT A LADY NAMED ASHLEY TUCKER IS TEACHING GET OUT OF THAT CLASS NOW!!! Had AST lab class supposed to be taught by him but she was teaching instead, she is a HORRIBLE teacher, doesnt answer anything clearly, talks to herself instead of teaching, is sarcastic rude and assumes you know more about AST than a 112 lvl class does

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHY130
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I'm bad at all things involving math, and Dr. Williams made this class doable. Very clear in his lectures, and takes time to ask students if they have any questions. He'll even throw you a hint on an exam if you go ask him a question. Also the exams are curved, so you could get a 78% and still get an A. Very kind and helpful, take this class w/ him

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AST111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Such a sweet guy but a tough class. Often times the questions on the study guide aren't even on the exam. He is pretty good about emailing back. Don't expect any extra credit.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AST111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Glen is a great guy who really loves astronomy. Class is very clear cut. Whatever he writes on the whiteboard, write down in your notes. Study your notes before every test and you should get at least a B. Also makes study guides if you're really struggling.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AST111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took this class as a UP and gratefully regret it. This class is super duper boring but you need to go to get the notes. If you miss a test good luck if you are out for more then 2 days after it because he will not let you take it and you will have to take the exam Orally. He never responds to e-mails and isn't accessible.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AST111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He writes on the board exactly what you should be writing for notes, as long as your following along and taking notes the class is pretty simple. He doesn't respond to emails really, but the class is pretty straight forward, Wouldn't recommend buying the book unless you want more in depth info

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AST111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great teacher! Super nice guy and loves what he teaches. Everything you need to know he writes on the board for notes so tests aren't hard.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AST111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Glen is not the most exciting professor, but I enjoyed his class because he was extremely clear with what he wants students to know. He writes on the chalkboards exactly what you should write in your notes. He kind of spoon feeds you the information. It is an easy A. No need to buy the textbook unless you are genuinely interested in learning more.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AST111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome teacher! Everything you need to know he talks about in class, as long as you study a little bit each day and take good notes theres no need to be worried about the tests. He clearly loves what he's teaching

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AST111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Glen is a great guy, he is very excited to talk to his students every day about astronomy, and his homework is easy. Test are not a cakewalk but if you put in an hour of studying you can get an A.