Susan Matts - University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA

Professor: Susan Matts

Department: Physics

College: University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The tests require a lot of critical thinking and combine various concepts covered throughout the class. At times she gets behind in lecture and may have a test Q on something not covered in class yet, and hw problems on stuff not covered in class yet. Is very helpful one on one, requires A LOT of extra work outside of class and self teaching

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS105
• 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:

She is a very kind and energetic woman, but not the best professor to take physics if you plan on being prepared for higher level classes. Labs were easy, homework counted as extra credit, and tests were difficult but fair. She didn't really help me when I went to office hours. I didn't feel prepared for 106.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS105
• 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:

Dr. Matts loves what she does and it shows! She is willing to help everyone who needs it and is very clear while lecturing.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

okay, this is how she typically does things, a) re-writes the equation. B) id's the variables. C) assign homework that she hasnt even explained D) Test on the equation at the hardest level

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS105
• 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:

Loved physics in high school, hating it now. I haven't really learned anything. Not a good teacher. The way she wants you to do the labs is very confusing, even when you ask for clarification. I got my first labs back, had done almost all the math right, and got 4/10 because of it. I was stressed so I started crying and she just laughed in my face.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS01
• 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:

she is a nice woman, but not a good teacher- if you are considering being a physics major just take as few classes with her as possible. she is not helpful in clarifying difficult material and uses overheads during class which she has been using for years.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She makes me reconsider being a Physics Major.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

she is very enthusiastic, which makes the class more interesting. if you intend to become a physics major you will definately learn a lot in her university class to prepare you for future classes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: UNIVPHYSICS
• 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:

so much energy its ridiculous

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYS105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't do a good job preparing you for tests, you have to do a lot on your own. She's very hard to track down, but if you can get a hold of her she's very helpful. She's actually very nice, but will point out the people who are doing well, which can be uncomfortable.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She's a cool lady but damn this class was hard. One semester with her made me change my mind about being a physics major.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYS105
• 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:

Dr. Matts is very enthusiastic about physics, and really encourages her students. A lot of people seem to be annoyed with her enthusiasm, but I really appreciated it. She's willing to help you if you need it, and she's very approachable!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYS105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

bad class!! she teaches you to do 2 + 2 in the class but expects you to do calculus on the tests. she tries to be helpful but it's usually too late. i have no interest in physics at all now, and i'm definitely failing. she adores physics but doesn't get it why other people don't understand it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

her tests are hard, no joke, but if you do your hw shes loves to help you. she explains things very clearly without being condescending. very good.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She loves two things: physics and helping students. She is as kind as she is great at physics. The best!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1051
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Well, she's a really nice lady and all, but the only reason I made it though even the first semester was prior physics knowledge. Test are really long w/ a time limit that she can't do herself, vague, crazier than most physics profs. Take Atalay instead

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYS106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's very enthusiastic about physics, which makes the class interesting. She is also very helpful and makes herself available when needed. Her tests are really hard, but as long as you put forth effort you probably can't do too badly in the class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

what a bipolar psycho!!! this woman is far too eccentric. her excitement for the material is too much...and she is harsh as hell, even on personal levels...very judgemental...you learn a lot from her...but sometimes you regret knowing her