Michael Goldstein - San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA

Professor: Michael Goldstein

Department: Physics

College: San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A very funny teacher, who behind his seemingly rude jokes, answers every question and does every example asked of him. Your homework is always due two class periods later, so you can ask questions about it on the second day. Labs are due a week later so you have a full week to revise it. Provides practiceTests that perfectly match what's on theTest

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHY100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've ever had. He knows his stuff. Lectures are fun, he's funny and energetic. East coast guy, his sense of humor, take it with a grain of salt. His lectures go fast so come to class prepared. Read the chapters AND his notes! The class is conceptual so ask if u don't understand! Makes it passable, stick with it!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof Goldstein is cool. I would say the majority of the class enjoyed him as a teacher. Lectures didn't help me, I had to read the book to understand the material. He does not stress reading the book but IT HELPS. There's hw due every week, don't slack on that or it will affect your grade. He drops the lowest test score, which helps a lot.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHY100
• 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:

Dr. Goldstein is one of the best professors I have ever had. Like a couple comments say, at first you think he is one of the rudest professors ever. But the average student will see through his dark humour and will actually learn a lot. He is one of my favorite professors, and I am actually considering changing my major to physics from Hospitality.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

At first, you think this teacher is crazy and disrespectful. But as the semester progresses you realize the truth behind his dark humor. He is very homework and lab grade-heavy. Homework is easy and he pretty much does the labs for you. ALL HIS TESTS ARE THE SAME AS HIS SAMPLE TESTS. Do the sample tests and READ THE TEXTBOOK.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHY100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It takes time to warm up to this professor. He has a unique personality, but he does the job and ensures his students get the idea if they're paying the right attention.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Show up, take notes, mostly on his equasions and you'll pass. With one side of paper of notes for each test it's hard not to.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He presents his formulas and strategies very clearly. He exercises each formula in class. He definitely is very enthusiastic when presenting to the class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHY100LAB
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Makes long days fly by. Definitely worth the time.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHY100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Goldstein is the FUNNIEST professor I have ever had. I have never laughed so much during class. The subject is hard, but he basically hands you an A. You get pages of notes to use during exams, he drops the lowest one, and he does your labs for you. He assigns weekly homework but it's the odd ones with an answer key. TAKE HIM. He's a genius.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHY100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Goldstein is definitely tough, but if you show up to class, do the practice tests, ask questions, and read the book you can get an A. If you ask questions, be prepared for him to look at you like you just asked the dumbest question ever--but who cares as long as you get the info you need to understand the concept. Hard class, but possible.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHY100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is a very easy class. There are 4 multiple choice tests which highly resemble the practice tests he provides; also, he drops the lowest score. The labs are hella easy and he shows you how to do everything. The only bad part about this class is that this guy is extremely condescending and is borderline insane.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's awesome! He really does give you everything to pass the class. I would attend class if you want more help with understanding the material. Labs were short and sweet.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHS100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very good professor, he was always available for his students and was very approachable. He actually made time to help students. If you have a job, he will work with you so you can understand and have fair chance to pass the class. I don't really understand why he has so many low marks. I would be glad to have him as my professor again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This man is officially my favorite professor EVER. He absolutely doesn't deserve the harsh reviews here because he really truly cares about his students. READ HIS NOTES!!! I waited so long to do this and it makes the class SO much easier. He hands you an A, you just have to get up & take it. Just get to know him, he's a big softie on the inside. :)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHY100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is SO rude, take him only if you HAVE to. He does not encourage and he does not TEACH. If you ask a question, good luck getting an answer without a rude remark . You can tell he dislikes teaching physics 100. He makes students feel dumb for attending community college. He is a horrible teacher. BEWARE!!!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher ever. Rude, condescending, has negative attitude like he doesn't want to be there, really distracts from lessons. Said MANY times "Wow, this is so much fun" and "you guys are geniuses" very sarcastically, and he was not trying to be funny. Flies through lessons, expects you to learn material on first try. Just a bad teacher, honestly.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is awesome! The labs are pretty easy, he does a lot of the work for you and will check your group's progress and will let you know if you've done something wrong. Lab NEVER goes for the full duration either. He's very clear on the material but never miss class or a test/lab. You can't make them up.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYS100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

hes very fair! As long as you do your work and try and ask questions, he will be there to help you. but come prepared and you should be ok. but try to make every class and actually learn something.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is one of the best teachers I've ever had. If you want a real teacher that will help you, he's genuine. He doesn't mess around. If you put in your work you should be okay. And don't be scared of him, he's actually a soft bunny underneath his armor. we definitely need more teachers like this guy