Michael Richmond - Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Professor: Michael Richmond

Department: Science

College: Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Richmond definitely fits the classic description of the kooky professor, so Special Rel with him was a fun class which went by way too fast. That being said, he teaches the same material from his website every year and you could easily not attend a single lecture and ace the (2) tests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Richmond is a saint. He is the nicest professor I have and he is hilarious. I don't know if all of his classes are like Special Relativity, but that class is very hard for some and not bad for others

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

10/10 Richmond is the best professor I have ever had. His examples in class are clear and entertaining. He knows how to keep your interest in a lecture. Very funny guy (he will please fun at you, don't get upset, he does it to everyone). His jokes are to keep you interested, not to hurt you. Will call you out at random so know your stuff.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Respects his students. ASK QUESTIONS! He's more than happy to explain concepts and why things are. Funny. Make sure you study ahead so that you don't have to jam last minute studying in. It much easier that way. Since there aren't many tests, is crucial that you score well on them.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His class is funny. You have to put effort in to understand it though.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Richmond is by far the best teacher I have EVER had. He makes every lesson interesting whether it be through hilarious examples or fantastic teaching and makes me feel like there is no doubt that I chose the correct major. Not only is he a fantastic professor, but he is also always there for you if you need help with the content!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS217
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Smart, sarcastic guy; has the capacity to be pretty mean. If you're easily butthurt or don't like working hard, don't take his class. However, if you wanna learn, he does crazy stuff with his written and in-class examples, explains material comprehensively to make sure you understand, and gives plenty of opportunities to make up for bad grades.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHY001
• 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:

I only had him for half the quarter and he was wonderful. He is an awesome teacher that just gets your attention and he is super clear. His test aren't the easiest, but I actually learned in his class and he kept me awake!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYS200
• 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:

Funny

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: UPII
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very good at teaching the material, but tests and HWs are extremely difficult.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The best professor I've ever had. Clear, focused, interesting lectures. Really likes what he does and it shows. Respects students but you'll lose that by sleeping in class / not showing up / interrupting class. Take if you can.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYS369
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor, very clear, and helpful. His tests and homework can be extremely difficult but if you take the time and go over his notes you shouldn't have a problem. Take him if you can!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPREL200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had him for special relativity and UP Ia he is an excellent teacher and is very knowledgeable when it comes to physics and how to teach it. He is funny, his classes aren't easy A's. and he dislikes stupidity.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPSP374
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had him for Special Relativity, University I and Modern Lab I. He is the MAN. He will call you out at random, so you better know your material if you don't want to feel terrible. Even if you know, he'll still crush you. Explains things simply and interestingly, yet you still get a thorough (and sometimes advanced beyond other classes) understanding

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: UPHYS311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had heard Richmond was the best Physics professor at RIT and when I saw he wasn't teaching University I this quarter, I was really bummed. Boy was I surprised when he walked into class on day one when I had registered for a different teacher. His class was awesome! That said, the tests are very hard and it can be a struggle sometimes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYS311
• 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:

Definitely the best physics prof at RIT. kind of hard but extremely interesting. i looked forward to every class and they went quickly. loves planets, rockets, and examples with death in them. very helpful. hw is interesting and not too long. tests are hard but it balances out in the end. easy quizzes are 2% bonus on your final grade.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: REL200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor, makes great jokes during class. His lectures are very interesting. I enjoyed every single one and looked forward to them. They were thought-provoking. There are occasional pop-quizzes to make sure you're glancing ahead to preview the next class, which honestly helped. Two tests, midterm and final. Willing to help clarify points.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad professor teaching-wise, but very mean/arrogant. Loves to put students on the spot and make them look stupid. Example: asks a student to provide an equation; while they look through their notes he immediately writes the equation on the board, so everyone laughs at you. Very hard to concentrate when being laughed it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: REL200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Richmond is awesome, nothing more needs to be said about him. He teaches in a way that makes you want to learn the material (otherwise he'll embarrass you), and even if you know the material he makes fun of you. This keeps the material interesting... and truly keeps you engaged in class. Plus he's a good looki' individual.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting lectures, he always held my interest and I learned a lot. Extremely strict grader tough and not very fair. I switched in late and was not allowed to make up work, thus dropping a letter grade.