Mike Coombes - Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC

Professor: Mike Coombes

Department: Physics

College: Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

best physics prof

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1170
• 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:

Mike wants you to succeed. He forces you to think for yourself. Mostly interested that you understand the process. Expects you to work for your grade. Very knowledgeable. Easy to talk to. Reasonable workload.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Before taking Mike I was worried my GPA would suffer from all the bad things I heard about him. Shortly into the semester, I realized Mike was an amazing prof, as long as you actually put in the work. If you're looking for an easy A don't take him but if you really want to learn something and are willing to put in the work go for this guy

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

At first, I really didn't like Michael. He usually lectured for about 15-20 minutes and then got us to work through the problem set he gave out and would help people if they were stuck. Honestly, this was the best way to learn physics: you have to work through the problems and try to figure them out. No lecture can teach you that. Great prof.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'd you already know the computer language C and how to code, you'll do great in this class. Otherwise this class is very hard. He gives little help in class, and has very specific expectations. His one-on-ine help is good, but he works at both campuses so office hours may be hard to get too. Prepare to be confused

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: APSC1299
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

tests are pretty tough but is always ready to help

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1170
• 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:

Anyone saying that Mike is a bad prof probably didn't put any effort into their class..I would absolutely take his class again. But don't expect his class to be easy, you have to put in the work Mike is one of the most knowledgeable profs in the Kwantlen physics dept. If you ever need help, he is more than willing to walk you through the problem

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

from my point of view the Physics department at KPU is very very bad, and Mike is no exception ! he has avery wired teching style.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

worst prof at kwantlen

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

practice questions are nothing like the questions on his quizzes, only 4 questions on the quiz worth 10 marks each, no notes, extremely hard to follow. would not take him again

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: APSC1299
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No office hours. Doesn't work through problems. Never covered how to solve circuits. Hardly changes tests from past semesters. Tests are on conversions, writing code & solving circuits. Tests are open lab journal so glue everything in. 10x more strict marker than CPSC. Labs take a long time. Hotness level 9000. No final exam but lengthy project.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: APSC1299
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't really understand what he says in class or one on one. But he enjoys helping student alot. One of the nicest profs at Kwantlen.But don't expect his explanation to be straight forward all the time. Tests are hard if you don't know your programming. Make sure you understand your homework assignments inside out.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

HORRIBLE! Can not explain anything! learned everything from textbook...

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: APSC1299
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just one word HORRIBLE. Avoid if you can, he will bring your gpa.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

In all honesty he has to be one of the worst professors not just in the school but in the world! He walks into class with nothing. Rips through his slides. Puts questions on the board and does not even give the answer to the question. And if I remember clearly he did not go through one question clearly.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MECHANICS
• 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:

Hotness level 1000

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1100
• 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:

Mike's a great prof, if you enjoy problem solving. A typical class consists of a very short lecture, and then practice of 2-4 problems while Mike offers help and hints. Studying is largely unnecessary, but lots of practice is required. Textbook is probably not required. This class was VERY enjoyable, and Mike's expectations were very clear.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Makes fun of you when you ask a question! Not cooperative at all when discussing marks. Inconsistent marking pattern. You never know what to expect. Final was nothing close to the midterms it was over the top hard. Expected to learn 1 chapter on your own for the final and had 3 questions on that on the final worth 10 marks each . HORRIBLE PROF

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Uses Mastering Physics but even when you put in correct answer its wrong. When you talk to him and tell him he does not correct it on the site he just says congrats your right. DO NOT TAKE, one of the worst profs ever!!! (exclamation point)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Alright professor, just be prepared to do ALOT of self teaching. Lectures consist of just problem solving but he does not give answers in class (available online). Tests are straight forward and similar to in class problems.