Ronald Bieniek - Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO

Professor: Ronald Bieniek

Department: Physics

College: Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS23
• 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:

Like others say - the course is traumatic, but the material covered is critical to engineering. Beiniek is the best professor for the position.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Scares you for a few weeks and acts mean, probably to weed out, but you learn he is a nice guy and excellent teacher further in the course, his examples and teaching style have stuck with me for years, the best at physically explaining things simply with models and gadgets in class. Hated him at first, now i respect and want more hands on teaching.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYSI23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is mean, but he is a good teacher, the class is not easy so don't feel bad if you dont get the stuff the first time.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He can be scary and mean at first, but he's actually a nice guy. As the term goes on, he softens up, and is helpful. He really knows his stuff, try to stump him. He wants you to master the material, and if you don't, you will take the course again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS23
• 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:

HIs method is very good for physics problems.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bieniek represents everything that makes Missouri S&T shine on a resume. This man has contributed so much to the university in the form of LEAD and class grading structures. As for Physics 23, he expects you to come and act like a mature adult wanting to succeed in school and life. This isn't high school, and he makes sure you know it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bieniek is probably the best teacher I've ever had. It's obvious a tremendous amount of thought goes into the class and the lectures. You WILL study in this class, or you WILL take it again. Take with something easy like Calc 2 so you can study. The course is traumatic, but the material is pretty essential.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS23
• 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 teacher. his class is difficult, but if you go to lecture you will be fine. he is by far the best at being able to teach...he really knows how to relay information to students and doesn't assume you know everything

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHY23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

looking back now, he was definitely one of the best prof. on campus. the principles he teaches you will carry over to so many of the engineering classes. The only problem is that your grades will get rocked unless you try really hard.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHY23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He can come off as terrifying, can seem kinda strict and not above embarrassing someone. He can seem mean but he's actually a fantastic teacher-he knows that phy23 is early in our classes & its' material is only built upon in classes to come-his methods are to not only teach you the material, but also to make you follow procedure in later courses.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYS23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he is a stud, don't let him scare you. best teacher on campus.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYS23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was not hard, just more confusing than anything. This was my first time ever taking PHY, so I had to learn a new concept that's why I had trouble in it, I spent to much time studying PHY and my grades in my other classes drop, Bieniek is a ok teacher but he will embarrass you if you ask questions I'm just glad it over for me Good Luck!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYS23
• 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:

By his standards, I probably spent most of the class slacking off; I never read the book, I skipped some of the homeworks, and sometimes skipped recitation, yet I still got an A. Just study the online lecture notes, do most of the homework, and review the practice tests, and you'll be fine. He's a pretty cool guy, too. A complete nerd.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYS23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bieniek is a tough guy who makes you do things his way. But I enjoyed his lectures -- he keeps you awake and has demonstrations. His methods work and the help outside of class in PLC is great.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bieniek runs a tight boat and lets everyone know that from the get go. He will call you out on mistakes and embarass you. However, he offers around 20 hours of help and is personally interacting with everyone during the PLCs. On short, he wants you to succeed and will help you but he will now do you any favors, which leaves it up to you.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYS23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really liked this professor. He is a very blunt sort of individual, not afraid to call someone stupid if they're acting that way. Teaches the material in a very precise way. I learned a lot in his class. I would definitely take him as a professor again.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHY23
• 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:

Yes, he is a little crazy, but that makes his lectures really interesting. Study the old tests on his website; it will help you a ton. The PLC is a really good. That is the only way I got my homework done without copying from the solutions manual. Put in the work and you should get at least a B.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best what I figured to regard him was the equivalent of House MD, but a Physics Professor. He's very blunt, a bit rough, but he knows his stuff and tries his best to beat it into you. He's very picky about those things that matter, and I stopped counting how many straw men he attacked in lecture. Do the Homework. All of it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYS23
• 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:

All around terrible teacher. In physics, you pretty much teach yourself. He's also the only option if you're taking this class at UMR

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You will be forced to have this guy so there's no use in trying to get out. He is a funny guy and is very clear, but you will think he is weird. At first he seems like a jerk, but you eventually realize that he is helpful and that he is one of the better teachers on campus. This class is not easy so don't expect to slack off and still pass.