Stephen Reucroft - Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Professor: Stephen Reucroft

Department: Physics

College: Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYU111
• 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:

I had to take Astronomy to fulfill my science core and wasn't a huge fan. Reucroft is SUCH a nice guy and has the cutest accent, but the material is just so boring. The tests are pretty hard and it's difficult to gauge what material he will put on. Not a huge fan of the course. His accent only helps so much!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• 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:

cute accent, passionate about astronomy, interesting topic, lots of cool pictures and concepts, i.e. worm holes, time travel, black holes...the tests are 90% math problems, lets you use "cheat sheet", bonus questions worth 10 pts each, 2 per test

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• 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:

I took this class because of the good ratings and it fulfilled my Natural World requirement...but....this class ended up just sucking. I'm a business major and had never taken Physics so that might be part of the reason. There is no textbook to refer back to, I fell asleep constantly, and for me it was a waste of time. It's really easy to cheat.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

A great guy to talk to and someone that goes over the math in very simple terms. If you have taken physics before most of this will be review, but you also get some history of astronomers and a few slide slows here and there. His lectures aren’t bad at all; and his tests and final aren’t bad. I would recommend the class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• 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:

fantastic teacher and just a really nice man. clearly wants everyone to do well in his class. most compassionate, understanding teacher i have ever had

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ASTRONOMY
• 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:

Amazing teacher and a great guy. Wanted everyone to perform well in the class. If you dont enjoy astronomy at all this class will change your opinion. Recommend this class for anyone

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: INTROASTRONOMY
• 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:

what a GREAT teacher! he was very funny, taught effectively, and made class interesting!!! he wanted us all to do well in the class... what a weird concept =) i would definitely recommend him as a teacher.. great guy!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: INTOTOSCI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

easy and fun.. he goes over hw in class and the exams are based on the hw and he gives u solutions.. best teacher ever

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: INTROASTRONOMY
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ASTRONOMY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love this guy. He has kinda lame but funny jokes. He realizes that college students are lazy and tries to work around that so that everyone does well. Just a really nice, smart professor. Charming accent, too.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYU121
• 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:

VERY easy, fail-proof core class. 2 midterms and a final (which you're exempt from if you get 100% on both midterms). Interesting class, I learned a lot and found myself making connections to everyday life. You get a cheat sheet for all exams, and there are 12 questions worth 10 pts. each.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• 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 is a great guy and very funny. I enjoyed astronomy even though i was just looking for an easy science credit. He makes it fail proof.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He's very entertaining and very funny, but if you signed up expecting to look at pictures of planets then you're in for a shock. The tests are all mathematics so you have to pay attention and study.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO101
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This review seems superfluous having read the others, because they pretty much nailed him. Brilliant. Witty. Engaging. I once overheard him after class going pound for pound with some religious hardliners - impressive how eloquent, polite, and effective his trouncing on their religious whimsy

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SEVERAL
• 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:

Teriffic guy. A genius AND a good teacher, which is a rare combination. Made me interested in courses I shouldn't have been interested in. He's an internationally-known researcher, and writes a daily column for the Boston Metro. How cool is that?

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• 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:

This class was a breath of fresh air, prof. Reucroft knows what he's talking about the tests are simple and straight foward. If you thought you'd like astronomy, after this class you'll love it

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• 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:

I hate science, but i genuinly enjoyed this class. He's the nicest guy and so willing to help. he's quite understandable and his tests are very fair. Great class to take if you need a science elective or are interested in astronomy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYU111
• 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:

The man to have for Astronomy. He's simply the best. If you have any interest in the subject, take it with him. He'll teach you so much, as he does research for NASA.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS
• 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:

He made physics easy for me and i hate physics...He was a very nice guy and went the extra mile for practically anyone who needed help. The Tests were very easy and idiot proof.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a really nice guy and the tests are easy. Practice mid terms really help, some of the same questions are on the real test.