Bruce Ackerson - Oklahoma State University

Professor: Bruce Ackerson

Department: TBD

College: Oklahoma State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1214
• 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:

If you need physics material for an exam (e.g., MCAT), I would recommend you take another professor. I struggled in this class (despite a 97% in 1114 with different prof), and I am having such a difficult time preparing for the physics portion of the MCAT because I feel like Dr. Ackerson did not teach the material well enough.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1214
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ackerson is the worst professor I have had in my 3 years at OSU. I think he enjoys teaching and likes what he teaches, but he just doesn't know how to do it well. Tests were only worth 5% each, but he never gave a clear answer on how he calculated the test scores. He didn't explain material well in lecture. I had to teach myself everything.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1014
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ackerson is a great guy, he is also very interested in what he teaches. The class was super easy. All you have to do is make notes on the online textbook and some group work. No tests which was super nice. I'm not a science major so I was skeptical about this class, but I'm glad I took it. Attendance is only mandatory when there are quizzes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1014
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ackerson truly strives to make this class interesting and is a genuine person. I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent in this class and would recommend him to anyone.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1014
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This was a pretty cool class. No tests and no stress! He's a funny dude and loves physics. He's very nice and caring to students.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1014
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I do't understand why he has such a poor rating on here. This was the easiest class I ever took and he was able to teach without using tests. I actually learned in this class unlike other classes I've took in the past. I even have a better understanding of scientific concepts like relativity and quantum mechanics.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1014
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I believe he changed his class structure, because it is not as bad as some have claimed in the past. This was so easy, I can't believe it. No tests, some homework, and an enjoyable class demonstrations. I was worried because of the 1.8 rating, but was pleasantly surprised it was not a terrible experience. No stress and I actually learned.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1014
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Bruce Ackerson is a really nice guy who is just obsessed with physics. He really want's to show his students how neat physics can be and truly enjoys teaching! He has online homework 3 times a week, but it's not difficult. A big chunk of your grade comes from the group projects which he tries to tie to your major so it's actually interesting!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ackerson has really gotten a bad rap on here. He's a great professor who is really passionate about what he teaches! I reallly enjoyed his class and his lectures-- his presentations were always really fun and interesting. Don't be afraid to ask questions or say you don't understand something. He will be kind enough to explain and demonstrate!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1214
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible horrible professor. Gave me so many problems. He was supposed to give me a conflict exam but refused. Does what he wants and strait up can't teach.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1214
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't teach you anything in class yet still makes you attend to receive clicker questions. You have to teach yourself everything. Tests are tough and rushed. Halfway through the semester he increased the difficulty of the exams by adding an essay question. Also his lab section only counts for 10% of the grade, making it not take priority.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1214
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Take this course at a different college or don't take this course with him as the professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1214
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible teacher. He is very intelligent, but I can confidently say that I have not learned a single thing in his class. TONS of homework assigned on random days, making them easy to miss, and his lecture consist of him playing with lightbulbs and dropping magnets on the floor. Be ready to teach yourself and probably still fail.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2014
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lecture is pointless since all he does is ask questions on Learning Catalytics (essential clicker questions) and performs demonstrations. When he does actually attempt to lecture, he talks into the chalkboard and you can't hear. Unbelievable amount of homework. Test questions are written poorly. Have to teach yourself the material from the textbook

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1214
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This teacher does not TEACH! He will even tell you in the first day or two of class that he doesn't lecture and he expects you to teach yourself and then discuss it in class. For people who are NOT math or physics majors this is damn near impossible. I am spending upwards of 20 hours OUTSIDE of class to try and learn this class and am still failing

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1014
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's obvious he loves physics, and knows a lot about the subject. He is very hard to follow in class, and his lectures are dry, get ready to read the textbook a lot. Attendance is mandatory, he gives a lot of assignments (which is good for a grade boost). Tests are difficult, but he will make sure you pass the class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1014
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He wasn't very helpful at all when you needed clarification. He took a while to respond to emails and wasn't clear at all when he did. He never knew what was going on as much as we didn't. A lot of his lectures included demonstrations that got everyone pretty lost. I would recommend taking a different professor if you can.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1014
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Entertains himself in class way too much. Attendance is so important. Tests are difficult, but not impossible. Got away with a B in this class, but had to work hard for it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 1014
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He loves physics too much. If you have the choice to take physics with another teacher (I didn't) then I would definitely take that opportunity. Doesn't explain anything.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 1014
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's super passionate about physics and goes out of his way to help you. For the most part, he gives you everything you need to succeed in his class. You just actually have to put forth an effort. The material isn't hard, there's just a lot of it. I have a feeling the people who wrote bad reviews were just lazy. He's not that bad.