Po-Zen Wong - University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Professor: Po-Zen Wong

Department: Physics

College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The lectures were interesting and he used plenty of demonstrations in class, which were awesome. On the downside, he is a very hard grader and I feel could have done more preparing students for the exams.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Difficult class. Demonstrations really remarkable, but difficult course-load. Do not take in conjunction with other tough classes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS182
• 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:

Great professor! Class wasn't too easy or too hard. His notes are excellent, since they explain things more deeply or differently than the text. Homeworks are fine, they're actually very interesting, especially the honors ones. Tests are also just the right difficultly; maybe even too easy. I really enjoyed his class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I found class to be interesting, and the teacher quite fun. Demonstrations were very nice! His owl homework was hard for me, and the written homework was even more hard, especially since I am behind in the math. Tests are hard, but fair. Make sure you get a good book to go along with the class. There is "potential" in this class to learn a lot!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad guy. Most don't really like him because they understand no more than the difficulty of the course material. In person, however, he is a pretty funny character.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: WAVESANDTHERM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I liked Wong's class. I guess he's not the easiest prof, but I learned a lot...and then forgot it prolly. He later wrote me a good recommendation to a summer program.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Most people think that he is a horrible teacher because of the amount of work he gives you, however if you do your work and ask him questions you will do fine in the class. Gives you multiple opportuneties to improve test grade. Not recomended if you are a slacker however.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS182
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Like others have said, he is very hard. His tests are very hard, but he scales it so about half the class passes. I just wish I had more time for him to teach me, because I feel like some things were not thoroughly explained. He did use interesting demonstrations though! (The Wimshurst machine was awsome!)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

WONG IS CRAZY!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: P182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He challenges the student to do well, but if you put in the time, you'll do fine. There is a lot of homework, and it can be difficult. However, he is very fair with everyone. Good overall experience.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't teach he sorts, kinda sad acctually, he doesn't explain things clearly, but he is there for extra help when needed, the exams are scaled, but very hard

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS181
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are pretty straightforeward. You really need to keep up with all the OWLs and print out the notes for lectures. THe homeworks are incredibly difficult so start them early in the week. He is always happy to answer questions. Written problems on the exams are insane.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 183
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Challenging. Some people don't like him. I don't understand that. I didn't think the tests were insanely difficult and unfair. Put in the work and you'll do fine. the final exam must have been heavily scaled because somehow I pulled off an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS287
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

very hard teacher, if youre interested in physics he is very challenging and you will learn a lot, he will push you

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS287
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he throws eqns at the class without explanation. his exams are very hard, but scaled alot. exams have many unfair questions. he doesn't like to explain himself, even if asked (wheather about physics or the exam grades). he seems to hate students.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 287
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wong offers students a challenging, yet rewarding course. Lectures can be very hard to follow, although he is still excellent at explaining concepts if you talk to him one on one. Homework is tricky,tests can be difficult. Excellent teacher if you wish to be challenged and enjoy physics.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS172
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The worst teacher in the department. No one liked his course, so he offered bonus points to those who asked questions. You know what, many people wanted to ask stupid questions for the bonus and the class could proceed smoothly, it turned out to be a joke

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: P172182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

2 semesters in a row, very good prof. Hard tests, pushes students to do best they can. Much learned when the effort is put in. Give him a chance, he grows on ya.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 172183
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard but good if you wanna learn physics

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHY181
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough teacher but you learn alot. Built for the hardcore physicists. I had him two semesters in a row, and he's really loosened up and his classes can be fun sometimes. Once you have him for a while he kinda grows on ya.