Mark Reynolds - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL

Professor: Mark Reynolds

Department: Physical Sciences

College: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PS226
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Reynolds is SO picky with how he grades. Be sure you understand his grading criteria, or you'll regret it. He doesn't make it mandatory to do any of the example problems in the textbook, but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! These problems are almost exactly like the ones on the test!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PS150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Though his class was extremely tough, he was a caring guy with a passion for physics. He made class fly by and never made you feel less than. 100% would take him again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PS215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Has an outline that's easy to follow in theory, but you really have to put the effort in to make it work. The lectures are never boring. If you need help, ask for it and he'll explain until you understand.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PS150
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He really knows the material and loves teaching. Tests are like the homework. Lectures are hysterical and informative. Tough grader on the homework though, you have to show all units in every step. Has a very specific step by step process for solving problems, provides plenty of examples. You have to explain the physics before calculations.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PS303
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was one of my favorites. Dr. Reynolds is a very knowledgeable and helpful professor. Go to him with problems and concerns and he will do his best (provided you work to better yourself) to help. Offers lots of extra credit throughout the semester. Be prepared for tests and make sure to have clear, logical work on all of your problems.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EP345
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting and enjoyable class! Essentially you attend the physics colloquiums the department conducts and write a single page paper about the experience. Make sure to ask at least one question of the speaker and include it in your paper. Easy class that I took for honors credit. Dr. Reynolds knows his stuff and is friendly and approachable.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PS 150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Requires a lot of writing and explaining but you'll figure out how to write less and still get full points. Once you get his grading, it's just a matter of not plugging in the wrong numbers in your calculator. He's also hilarious and really tries to keep physics interesting. Integrates a lot of sports into physics problems. 10/10 would take again

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PS250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have to say Dr. Reynolds are one of the best Physics teacher I've ever had. He knows how to explain physics, E&M is a tough subject in general, but Reynolds makes it easy to understand. I would take him again If possible.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PS250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

When I initially thought of taking professor reynolds, I looked at his rating on here. I thought the class was going to be impossible. Well, I was SO wrong. Dr. Reynolds if one of the best professors I have had in my life. Hands down. He is clear.Available during office hours. If one works hard, his class is easy. Would recommend!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: EP
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dude is awesome. I had him for classical and plasma. If you don't do well in class it's because you suck as a student. Any PS class should be a cake walk. EP is where the fun begins. Take him. Drink from the fire hydrant. You will not be disappointed. If you have bad handwriting, that is just poor taste. Fix it!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PS303
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hard material taught well but homework loads are unlike any class you take previous. He's willing to help if you come by his office, he knows his stuff but you have to put in the time to learn it or it will show.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EP393
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Destroyer of dreams. worries more about handwritting than the problem you actually have. board notes are scattered from one side to the other. class is taught mostly as a matlab program, but tests are required to be done by hand. book has mistakes. notes have mistakes. more importantly he grades out of emotion rather than how you do.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Reynolds is HARDCORE!! He has large amounts of homework due each class and his tests are difficult. He requires paragraphs explaining every step you do. His tests require 2 essays!! Essays on physics test!! WTF? Avoid him unless you want to live, eat, and breath physics.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Homework is O.K. His tests are horrible even if you show my work and do the problems right he requires complete sentences for each problem. You will still only get about 80% - %60 of the points for an answer because he nitpicks each word written. It is not worth it to go to his class .You should sit in a better professors instead not to waste time.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PS150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor really helped me learn how to "think physics." Homework is conceptually challenging. I recommend doing it in groups. Very good lecturers. He appears to enjoy the material which really makes the lectures more interesting. Tests are tough, but he prepares you for them. Expect to work hard. There is no squeaking by in this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

take vuille. enough said.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

not organized

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PS250
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Well, this is a hard class, but he's a good teacher for it. He has a nice grading scale and he does offer extra credit. Just remember, the class is hard...but he's very clear and understanding.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PS250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough course. Reynolds is an ok professor but he goes off at tangents too often and is hard to follow. Does not curve, takes attendence, and his tests are of average difficulty. Take Vuille instead!