Gene Branum - Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX

Professor: Gene Branum

Department: Physics

College: Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS2425
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Toughest class I have take, and I am pretty decent at math. GO TO CLASS! The test and assignments are tough! Lab was a breeze. He can be boring but he knows his stuff, and is willing to work with you after class. DO NOT SLACK IN THIS CLASS... YOU WILL NOT PASS!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2425
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor and he definitely knows his stuff. One of the hardest classes I have taken but he will do everything he can to help you.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2425
• Grade Received: 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:

Mr. Branum is an excellent professor because he makes such hard concepts of physics easier, thus, giving more opportunities to get a good grade. Surely, you will need to pay more attention and time to this class than to other classes. This class is very interesting. By the way, this is the best class I have taken so far at TJC.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1401
• 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:

Hard class, but good teacher.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS001
• 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:

Mr. Branum is a good teacher. he helps a lot!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1402
• 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:

he is the best teacher. he wil take all the time in the world helping you. he is easy to understand. he is a wonderful person.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2425
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

generally helpful. Always asks people if they need help

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGR1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Branum has a really odd way of teaching, he kind of makes it up as he goes along. Perhaps its the stupidly easy class I had with him this semester, but I found him to ramble about nonsensical things that made absolutely no difference to me in any way. I won't say he's the worst, but he is definitely not my favorite. Hope he is better in PHYS.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tends to ramble a lot. Notes aren't very clear. I would have taken Mr. Hooten if he taught lecture this year. On tests understand what the problem is asking.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2425
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

All you have to really do in the class is communicate with him. If you don't understand something then ask. Tests aren't hard at all, just understand it is not the equations but what you need them to do. He is a great teacher but don't slack in class, nobody likes a slacker. Those who slack get less help because the lack of attention to the subject

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS
• 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 the best Physic's teacher there will ever be. The class might be hard, but he works even harder to make sure you know the information. He will go over problems many times to make sure there is clarity. He is very personable and considerate. He knows the information like the back of his hand. He is a very smart man.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS
• 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:

He's one of those teachers who expect you to know the stuff that he's teaching. If we already knew the stuff he was teaching, there would be no reason to take his classs! Duh?? I dropped the class because it was hard.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS1401
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Mr. B...I am not a math person and he made this one of the most enjoyable classes I've ever had. Besides, He's cute and what the heck else matters?

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As far as Physics teachers go...one of the best. He REALLY knows his material and has been teaching for a long time. Appears to ramble off topic sometimes...but if you listen to what he has to say...he is rambling for a reason. It's all very clear if you understand that everything he says has a point to it that he is trying to explain. MUCH to be learned from this professor. Fairly difficult homework/exams...but he is also VERY helpful to assist you in learning the information.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good teacher. Rambles sometimes. Knows material. Will help whenever available. Notes on bored easy to interprete, I think. Just pay attention in class and you should be alright. Do the homework too. Overall good teacher.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Rambles off topic. Notes on the board are hard to understand b/c there all over the place. Do not miss class b/c book is no help. Very helpful office visits. HARD TESTS!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHY1402
• 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:

Favorite word is "uh." Knows the material, but struggles to convey to student. Rambles off topic. You can do the homework, take notes in class, and study, and still fail his tests. Great person, not so great teacher.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

very hard class i droped it

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2425
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard class. He is very confusing.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS
• 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:

Very clear, makes learning fun, does great cartoon people for illustrating problems, always helps when you go to his office, always pleasant