Philip Baringer - University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Professor: Philip Baringer

Department: Physics

College: University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHSX211
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Baringer is a real gem. He is an absolutely amazing professor and truly cares about you as a student. The class was rather rigorous, but its a physics class so don't expect it to be an easy A. Would absolutely take again!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHSX214
• 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:

Philip is such an angel. His teaching is amazing and he cares a lot about his students. His exams are pretty straightforward and he allows a page of noted for his tests. Doing the homework is very helpful and there are opportunities for extra credit so take advantage of them.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHSX213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great at giving examples and explaining concepts. A bit awkward in how he speaks and asks questions, but gets ideas across. Grades fairly and you can understand where the mistake was made.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHSX213
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! Really cared about his students and when I ran into trouble halfway through the semester he was there to help!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHSX115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Baringer is a great teacher! He cares about his students and makes the material interesting.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHSX313
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Baringer is a good teacher and a really nice guy. He is very laid back and not much phases him. On top of this, he knows an amazing amount. The class was geared so everyone would do well and learn a lot. This included weekly quizzes, tests every 3 weeks (these were hard), and a final presentation instead of a final. Overall, great.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHSX115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Baringer is such a great teacher. I absolutely loved him! He is funny and the class is easy if you try. Attend lecture if you don't want to spend forever learning the material on your own. The tests are multiple choice, the lab grade is curved, the homework is on mastering physics, and the entire class is curved.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HNRS190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Always happy to help and enthusiastic about his subject area.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHSX212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy. He's not engaging with his voice, but he's funny. Tests were 12 multiple choice questions - there were 5 tests. Not a bad class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHSX212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very Good teacher. I enjoyed his class and learned a great deal. The subject isn't the most fun, and parts were somewhat hard, but if you study, the tests are doable. Very highly recommended.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHSX212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

amazing professor

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHSX212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof! Very friendly, clear teaching, lots of examples in class. Answers questions and always available in office hours if needed. Homework is on an online program (MasteringPhysics) that includes the ebook so I guess you don't really need the textbook at all. Uses the workbook in class but you don't need to buy it. Tests are TOUGH.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL507
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Phil is highly recommended! I actually took a Sci-Fi class from him, not a Physics class, and I really enjoyed it. He's smart and is one of the nicest people I have come across here at KU. Phil's pretty much the man.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHSX115
• 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:

Gives very clear outlined notes along with examples that is helpful towards the midterms. Class Participation Points is 5% of grade, therefore class is mandatory. Not only that but exams are modified questions of the CPP. Extremely nice and always willing to help. Took this class fall 2008 and got an A-.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHSX214
• 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:

Great teacher. We went over a ton of examples in class that were really helpful in learning the material and very relevant to what was on the tests. If you can put in the effort, you definitely can get an A. At least with honors, he had a reasonable curve, but I don't mean a huge one though.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PYSX214
• 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:

Great Professor. Really cares about his students. His test are pretty hard, but he is really fair grading them. Study the book really hard and you will be fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHSX211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A really nice guy who seems to take teaching physics very seriously and cares about students. Tests on the other hand, are extremely hard and are hard to study for since only easy ideas and problems are covered in class. Understanding the homework thoroughly is your best bet.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHSX211
• 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:

decently cool guy. very very easy to get along with and negotiate with.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHSX211
• 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:

Overall a very good teacher. The lecture is absolutely boring, you'd be better off just doing the examples from the book and the homeworks. Tests mainly come from those two sources. Very helpful and explains concepts thoroughly.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHSX211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

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