Mark Wysocki - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Professor: Mark Wysocki

Department: Science

College: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EAS1600
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wysocki is very down to earth and if you respect him and respect what you're studying, he's a great professor to have. Some complain he's way too tough but he's only tough to a few people to set an example, don't take it too seriously because if you actually need help he's one of the best people to explain things simply.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: EAS1600
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

For those with a strong science background who are not meteorology majors: His lectures are aggressive and condescending. Answers questions by repeating his previous statement in a more patronizing tone. Unhelpful during office hours. Answers the same question differently if asked multiple times. Grades suffer for his errors on multiple choice qs

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EAS1310
• 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:

Really funny guy who teaches a great class. Wysocki is the man!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EAS1310
• 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:

He's funny, he's nice, and you learn a lot. But the exams are hard (you basically have to learn everything by heart and repeat it during the exam) and i felt that he wasn't really interested in doing an intro course for people who just want science credits. TAKE THE LAB, even if it's at night: it's fun, interesting and easy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EAS1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Fun professor who makes the best jokes, e.g. "If you are like me and get on a scale, it's gonna tell you: get the f*ck off of me!" HE is awesome.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EAS1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a brilliant guy but not very helpful when you struggle in the class

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EAS131
• 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:

Wysocki is fantastic! Clear, organized, loves meteorology. Eccentric sense of humor had me laughing every class. I didn't miss a single one even though it was a 9am. Tests are very, very straightforward; you do need to learn everything, but the volume is manageable and he reviews at the beginning of every class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EAS131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy: clear and funny. The prelims and exams for this class DO require a fair bit of preparation; however, they center on the concepts rather than on the equations. Go to class, do the readings, complete the practise exams, and you'll be just fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EAS250
• 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:

As a meteorology major, I just want to say that in the dpeartment, students unanimously love this guy. His tests are notorious for being long and minute in detail, but he's a really great guy and he's always willing to go the extra mile to help a student out. Amazing professor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: EAS131
• 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:

Good guy ... Bad class ... Killer Prelims ... Worst Final Ever

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EAS131
• 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:

Wysocki is a natural teacher. He loves it and he's great at it. The tests are more than reasonable. He gave one of the few lectures I actually wanted to attend, even if it was a 9am.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EAS131
• 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:

He is hilarious yet for an intro course, EAS 131 is intense and requires many hours of preparation just to get the mean on prelims.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EAS131
• 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:

Your best chance to do well is to read the textbook. Do not expect any help! The TAs are sometimes so rude that while they proctor exams, they randomly choose exams of students who have finished and start making fun of their answers. Avoid if you can.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EAS131
• 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:

Terrible, terrible, terrible prelims! The final exam was even worse. He loves to ask questions that are never covered in class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EAS131
• 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:

Wysocki is the man. Take this class. Take all his classes. Major in meteorology. Freakin awesome.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: EAS131
• 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:

Nice guy, ridiculously hard tests.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EAS131
• 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:

funny

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EAS131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

funny guy, no homework. but the tests are HARD. and there is NO CURVE. not too helpful, either. office hours? none.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SCAS131
• 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:

Mark was the reason I became a teacher. His trademark Coke can in his hand and his "verbal handwaving" made him one of my favorites. Happy 50th Mark.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EAS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

weather will never be the same anymore. the most interesting class that you can take. i highly recommend it!!!