Marvin Morris - San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Professor: Marvin Morris

Department: Physics

College: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS51
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class consists of 2 midterms, Multiple choice final, and HW. He is a very intresting lecturer, you will never be bored. Overall the class is easy for being a calc based physics course. Highly recommended.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS51
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't explain things too well. Careful about asking questions cause he tends to make fun of you in an interesting way. He just does it to be funny but it doesn't help the class. Homework every week, he'll give you a bunch of problems then at the end pick one of them for you to turn in. 2 exams, both 4 questions. Final is multiple choice.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS51
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Well, Morris is entertaining and funny. He'll keep you interested...most of the time. If you don't go to class everyday, you'll probably be thinking, "What IS he doing on the board?" The good thing is that most of the time, he does the same problems over and over again, so whatever they are, they kinda stick. And tests are short and curved.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS2B
• 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:

Great Teacher. Helpful Hints: Go to every lecture! Exams are based on them - he'll tell you what will be on the exams. Also, REREAD your lecture notes before the exam. Lectures are so much better than the book and he's funny!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2AB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Taddaaaa, he is the coolest teacher on campus. Good sense of humor, pretty fun class, and easy exams. YOU WILL LOVE THE GUY!. He also teaches you other cool stuff, ask him about the "benefit curve" if you are taking 2A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS2B
• 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:

Loved it! He's really funny and makes class enjoyable. Is willin to answer any question and to help you understand homework problems. I wish I would have taken him for Physics 2A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS51
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are not boring. He knows a lot, but goes fast. He is little guy, but he can be intimidating. No one ever asks questions because he may get angry or overwhelm you (in a humorous way). He can answer any question in physics. Final is cake! It is multiple choice and is mostly concept based.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2A
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

He's a funny guy. He really helps during office hours and has a great grading scale. He's actually does move really fast during lectures but he keeps your attention. He's really nice and just overall a good teacher. HOT dresser. I love his sweatervest and ties. Old school never dies!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYS71
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are pretty fast. He does a few quirky things like suddenly singing for no reason. He's humorous and tests are kinda tough but based off the book. I got a C- without ever doing homework and only getting 50s on the midterms.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYS5171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Collects homework, (2) midterms and multiple choice final. Great way to get a B in his course is to get a hold of his previous midterms and his final. Final is simple-basic not too hard. Goes through lectures pretty fast, but overall OK professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYS51
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is fast paced. Midterms are fairly easy, and final is multiple choice. The biggest negative against him is that he makes you memorize ALL the formulas (no note cards). Despite how he may come off in class he's pretty approachable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYS52
• 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:

He moves fast. He starts lecturing in the hall as he walks in. He covers way more in the class that ever shows up on the test or homeworks, so you will need to sift through the mess to find what you need. The tests aren't too bad.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHY52
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good Teacher, tried to explain everythign and prove everything but it was quite unclear. Very dedicated into teaching and very knowledgable in the subject. Tests are straihtforward but watch out for wording .... can be quite tricky at that level ...

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYS52
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Like the others said, he goes pretty fast but he's pretty easy, you can pass with little effort. Suggest you hook up with someone to study though cuz it could be tough to keep up with this professor

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS5152
• 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:

Great Teacher. Does go fast, but has to due to course content. If you study, then you will get a good grade. Students who do not like him are students who want to half-ass their way through school. Physics isn't supposed to be easy!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYS51
• 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:

Goes way too fast, test can be kinda hard, but the curve helps a whole lot.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2AB
• 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:

He does lecture pretty fast, but he's also very dynamic and keeps your attention. He likes to stomp on the floor and jump around during his lectures. I got a C's with minimal effort, so I'm happy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hard phys teacher. lectures way to fast to understand anything he's saying. but balances out cause he has a generous grade curve, especially with the C range... most exams the C range goes from the high 60's all the way down to the low 30%tile

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Goes really fast, and exams are tough.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

LISTEN UP, morris goes really fast, his test are only easy if you condense material. he goes so quick that you get lost quickly