Russell Doescher - Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Professor: Russell Doescher

Department: Physics

College: Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHY1320
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst professor I have ever had. He gives you 5 testes a semester (not including the final) but prepares you for non of them. He puts everyone to sleep and by the time the test rolls around (which is basically every 2 weeks) everyone is freaking out. His tests are fill in the blank, he makes you draw diagrams, and the test avg is 60%.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHY13101320
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a really nice guy but no matter how hard you try to study for his tests somehow he always has things on there that you've never seen before. He doesn't know how to teach he basically just presents the info to the class. Try to avoid getting him as a professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHY1310
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is all over the place with his lecture's and the note's he writes down are not useful at. Be prepared to either take notes yourself, or read from the book to pass. Personally that's what I did because I had a hard time paying attention to him. Tr to avoid getting him as a teacher as much as you can.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1315
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Worst prof I have taken. Nice guy, but does not know how to teach. Expects you to work how he wants you to do it and takes points away if not. Spends half the class on simple problems and he does not even finish them. Prepare to learn on your own from the book, as he says that the "book speaks to you."

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 1350
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Russell is a really nice guy. I am taking him for Astronomy (basically a physics class) and he loves the subject. The bad thing is that we don't have many resources when we need help. We don't have a book, he says he is the best tutor we are going to find at that school, and he doesn't write much. Tests are hard and very random. Very confusing too

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very smart person, but has no idea how to explain things to his students. His test are half fill in the blank and half multiple choice, they are very hard! Don't expect to just see the same questions from the homework, he makes up hard questions for his test. Also, if you ask for help he will make you feel really dumb.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 1320
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have never hated a class or professor more than this one. Professor Doescher is a very nice man but a terrible teacher. He does not know how to get information across to students and confuses everyone when he tries to explain things. His tests are nothing like what is covered in class and are extremely hard. I could go on and on but DO NOT TAKE

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Okay, so Doescher is a cool guy, don't get me wrong. Dude is a genius with an amazing outlook on life! But his class is tough. I made a 98 in 1310 with a different prof. Right now, I'm either going to make a C, or barely make a B. The tests contain fill ins and multiple choice. lectures are not helpful, the homework is somewhat helpful. do not take

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYS253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible! I do not recommend!!!!!!! Expect to fail

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHY1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Is not clear at all, he is a funny guy but that doesn't help you pass the class. it seems that the information on the test are always random or that he may have mentioned it once very briefly. I wouldn't take him, I would take Susan Holtz

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ZA451
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

whatever yo.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST501
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gives good feedback

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a very kind man and is very willing to help you. His tests aren't the easiest, but do the practice exams and that should help. He has a very unique teaching method that a lot of people don't like, though. He does notes on the elmo, but you really do need to listen and go to class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Russell approaches the class from the perspective of Teachers teaching physics to middle school. tests are not easy but pay attention and no problem.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

hmmmm the class i know is easy but the teacher only want to see the work in his format so learn it the first time and you will be fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice guy but treats the class like they are in elementary school. He goes over a lot of information quickly and his notes are very unclear and sloppy. No reviews for the tests and they are difficult. Loved physics and was good at it before this class and barely made a C in his class and only passed 1/2 of the tests he gave. DO NOT RECOMMEND

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1320
• 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:

Professor Doescher knows his stuff. He is very intelligent, however he doesn't seem to know how to get the information he knows out of his head in order to to teach it. He will go out of his way to help you do well by meeting up with you outside of class, but his way of teaching is just very difficult to understand.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

WORST TEACHER EVER!! He knows the information well but doesn't know how to teach it in a way that is understandable to the students. He makes things harder than they really are and he doesn't explain topics at all. He treats the class like they're 5 years old. He acts annoyed and laughs at you when you ask questions. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1310
• 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:

I loved this teacher. I understand why a lot of people are frustrated with him. Sometimes he makes things more difficult in trying to make it easier. He is extremely kind, he loves this subject, very smart man. DO THE PRACTICE EXAMS. Don't blow off studying because you think you get it. First exam was terrible but then aced every one after.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst "educator" I have ever experienced. Complete waste of time and money. When reading these reviews, make sure you check what class the rating is for. He talks to you like an idiot and treats the class like kindergarteners. I did not learn a single thing from him, had to pay for a tutor who even said the tests were awful. Hey Texas State, want to know why you're not Tier I yet? It's because you allow absolute jokes like this to "teach". AVOID. AT. ALL. COSTS.