Kip Trout - Pennsylvania State University - York, York, PA

Professor: Kip Trout

Department: Physics

College: Pennsylvania State University - York, York, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly one of the nicest professors I have ever taken through Penn State. I missed some classes early in the semester for valid reasons, and Professor Trout took into consideration how hard I was working so he stayed late to catch me up to speed when I was able to join the rest of the class. He is a genuinely compassionate teacher.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211P
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He teaches the labs. Talks about life more than physics. Like, he talks about random crap for an hour and a half before letting you start the lab. If you ask him a question, he will answer it ... but then ramble about life for another 20 minutes. He takes a lot of pride in his life-lessons, so try not to interrupt them or point out his rambles.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211P
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He gives life lessons and prepares you for real life. Don't interrupt his rambling or he will get mad. Is willing to help and give you the answer. Mandatory attendance or you will not learn life lessons. You can show up to class half hour late if you want.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really easy class. A decent gen ed class. I found it to be really interesting, Trout made it that way.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: METER2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lets religion cloud his judgement. Completely lost interest when he started brining religion into the classroom. Science is for the classroom, leave the religion at church.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO001
• 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:

Great teacher! He's probably one of the most down-to-earth on campus. Course-wise, the class is very easy if you show up and take notes. Easy A or A- if you put effort.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS250
• 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:

<3 He is amazing. Super helpful and truely the best prof i have ever had. You rock Kip :)

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYSI150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

PowerPoints, PowerPoints, and more PowerPoints. Tries hard to help you understand and is genuinely a good guy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

good prof, funny, cute, makes class enjoyable, knows his stuff.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHY001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very good. Funny guy, willing to help. Easy as long as you pay attention and think a little. I recommend him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYS001
• 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:

This is the third class I have had with him. He is extremely friendly, helpful and upfront with his expectations. He is religious but he does NOT preach. He's entertaining; pay attention and you'll realize how funny his lectures are. He also uses demonstrations for key concepts. I'm horrible with sciences but I did well WITHOUT the text.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• 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:

Awesome!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO001
• 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:

Kip is such a nice man!! He is very thorough in his explanations, it's just the material is hard. He goes out of his way to reinforce material, and really tries to help you. I hate science and I enjoyed his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• 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:

Kip was one of the most interesting teachers I had. even if the course material wasnt that interesting he would find a way to make it fun. I thought he was also a very understand and nice guy. He will help you with anything.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS150250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He taught concepts in the class, but tested on math problems. I wish he would've spent more time on problem solving b/c phys 1 already taught many of the concepts that he covered. I preferred Dr. Hasan for physics.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYS150151212
• 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:

He is such a good guy and he makes his point known, he really tries to help out with people in prep for an exam. tests are easy, labs are eays, overall, you should expect a good class, even though it is pretty boring

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Overall good guy. I enjoyed having him as a teacher. He has his strong points and low points. I didn't like his first night of class saying that he isn't there to teach us, the book will teach us, he can just help understand the book. I would take him again though.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Very interesting. Open about his religion, but not forceful. Presents many alternative ways of thinking. Great guy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great professor, Helps in anyway he can. Gets fed up with slackers, but neither class is that hard that you can't put the little amount of time required into it and pull off a good grade.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A mastermind when it comes to the subject, but has absolutely no idea how to teach it. His philosophies include: I'm not here to teach it. You're here to learn it. Well, of course, when I did the test it was pretty easy. I haven't taught this in years.