Michael Tammaro - University of Rhode Island

Professor: Michael Tammaro

Department: TBD

College: University of Rhode Island

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tammaro is a great professor. He uses class time and multiple examples to teach the material through practice problems. He often goes over homework problems in class and is always happy to answer questions. If I had one of the other professors for this course I would not have done anywhere near as well as i did

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHY205
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I LOVED Dr. Tammaro's class. He's one of the best teachers I've had at URI. Amazing guy, super fair, and really makes you interested in Physics. His lectures encourage critical thinking and he makes physics relate to everyday life super well. A hidden gem at URI.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Certainly prepares the students to answer any questions that may come their way, although not entirely sure I gained abundant conceptual knowledge. Other than that, pay close attention to the study guides provided, and redo any homework problems that the study guide suggests. Best way for success on the exams.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHY112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My favorite professor thus far at URI. Listen to his suggestions on passing his exams. Read thoroughly; homework and reading assignments! He's an email away if you need help. He encourages all his students. No regrets! I wish I had him for every science class. Difficult subject but he's the perfect professor with an easy to understand approach.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHY112
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tammaro is a great professor but his class is challenging. I had VanTonder for 111 and Tammaro for 112. VanTonder was easy, and I learned nothing because I didnt have to study, all his exams are online and you can google the answers. If you want an easy A take VanTonder if you want to learn something take Tammaro.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He totally sucks. All he does is brag about his book that isnt published. His tests are waaayyyy too hard, on top his lectures gave no information. Oh and, the cherry on top, forget about ever asking that guy for help outside of class cause it wont happen.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His tests were super hard in the beginning because I didn't know what to expect and then I started to understand how to study for them. (Go over your homework problems again and do the hidden questions within the reading) He gives you some credit for you work. He also curved the grading scale a lot which helped my grade a lot.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tammaro has got to be the best professor to take a physics lecture with. He solves and explains some of the homework questions in class, so I would say going to class is an important part of getting a good grade. Exams are only two questions but he makes a lot of accommodations with grades including a scale, extra credit, and dropping lowest scores

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Exams are completely different from hw and in class examples. Expects a lot from students, even though its only a 100 level course. Genuinely is a nice guy buy makes exams HARD and with only 2 questions so its basically a zero or a 100 scenario.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst professor I have ever had at my time at URI. The fact that this man gets away with testing your knowledge based off of only 2 exam questions is ridiculous. This class ruined my GPA due to his flawed grading system.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHY112
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a really smart guy who cares about the material and about his student's success, but I found this course impossible. His lectures confused me and the homework was impossible and took me hours. The exams were short and straightforward but still tricky. He has good intentions but I was genuinely confused most of the time.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic Professor. Clear lectures and clear expectation.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHY112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took Phys 111 and 112 with him. He presents the material in a very easy to understand way. If you pay attention and write good notes then it's an easy A. He offers material from semesters before so be sure to go over the stuff like group work and past exams if you want to know what to expect on your exams. Great professor overall.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHY112
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unlike everyone else I had a terrible experience with this guy. Found that he made material extremely confusing. Went to office hours for help and barely received any. Would never take a class with him again. He also refused to work with me and gave me unnecessary attitude in my emails pleading for help

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor. I'm so envious to see a professor that is so enthusiastic about his profession. Relates every subject to common real world scenarios. He uses his own textbook that he wrote and allows everyone to use it for free at the moment.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy, if not a bit awkward. He also kind of reminds me of Chris from Parks and Rec for some reason. He's a decent lecturer and doesn't go on too long in the 3 hour time slot. He wrote his own book, which is good, but the homework online doesn't work half the time. Good grading scale after the end of the class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I took this class in Prov and it was fun to go to. Most of the learning was done on your own before class in reading the book and hw problems. Most problems on exams came directly from quiz problems, book problems, and group work problems. I liked that he also taught lab. Go to his office, he's really nice & helps if you have legitimate questions.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHY112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is okay as a teacher, relatively clear when explaining material &makes sure to do examples in class. Is slightly obsessed with the fact that he wrote his own textbook (that is not used for the class)&uses his own reference sheet for exams. His slightly boastful attitude makes it a little hard to approach him for help. Also not as hot as u expect

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Personally I love physics, so this class was a breeze for me. But even still, he made it very easy to pass. His exams are almost identical to his in class lectures or practice problems. If you pay attention and do the problems you'll already know how to answer the exam questions.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHY112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His exams can get a bit difficult. He makes you read the book and gives out reading quizzes before each class and that serves (as he admitted) an excuse for him to not be very detailed in lecture. I got B's with him in 111, but in 112, I'm really struggling here and I do put the work. In 111, he was a much better teacher. He's changed.