Konrad Stein - Golden West College

Professor: Konrad Stein

Department: TBD

College: Golden West College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS185
• 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:

Dr. Stein is an old fashioned professor, the good type. No power-point, no computer work, just old fashioned notes on board. He is hard, but fair. Tests are really hard, but come on, this is Physics. You want to know how hard physics is at a real college, take Dr. Stein. He prepared me. I am grateful, but You don't know that yet.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS185
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Grade is comprised of 4 very tough exams and lab attendance. Grading scale is lowered, but it's not enough. Pure lecture during class and no chance to practice work. Does not teach effectively. Not helpful in office hours, just did the problems for me instead of trying to help me understand. I wish I could recommend this professor, but I cannot.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very instruction is given, only the basics. HW and lecture concepts dont match that of tests.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS280
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

harder than PHYS285.I averaged probably 15 hrs of studying per test (should have studied more) Lectures are very fast paced, mostly centered on proofs of problems more than working examples. calc 3 topics will come up, i would only recommend this course to ppl strong at the calc 2 level. prof does not like questions, can be condescending, defensive

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYSG185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He lectures the material, but it's not enough to pass the class alone. You need to put in the effort and work on problems from the textbook and outside resources. He's always available if you have any questions or need help. He is extremely knowledgeable in physics. If you want a challenge and a sense of accomplishment, take this course.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS185
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is not a type of professor that wants to answer questions. His test is really hard. The homework and practice he gives are completely different from the test. Many students in my class fail his test. The only good thing is you only need to score 75% on tests to get an A if you go to the lab regularly. His lab is easy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYSI185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Stein really knows his stuff. He is one of the professor who does not need notes to lecture difficult concepts. I like his lecture a lot. I just wished that he could spend more time on lecture and discuss the concepts in more detail.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHY185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Stein is a real university level professor. He is very knowledgeable and expert in his field with both math and physics. He is also very friendly and supportive to students. He is truly a mentor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYS185
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Stein is very knowledgeable and presents clear & well organized lectures. The exams weren't as hard as others said. physics exams are supposed to be tricky. He gives us plenty of time for the test. Workloads are not as heavy as calculus or general chemistry. I really like his lecture, wish his lecture could discuss the concept more in depth.:)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS280
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doing the bare minimum would be completing the listed practice problems, but if you want to excel? Get challenging problems from a variety of sources. By paying close attention to his lectures, practicing the types of problems he goes over in his review sessions, and attending office hours (I was one of the few if not the only one), I succeeded.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH285
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took both Math and Physics with Dr. Stein & am so glad I did. Though his exams can be challenging, he is clear what he will test you on. In an age of online classes, it's a relief to have a real teacher for once. I cannot imagine youtubing my way thru a tough topic such as DiffEqs. We're very lucky to have someone as learned as Dr. Stein!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYS185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't know where to start. First off he makes many mistakes during lecture. Usually with variables and equations. If he is confused how is the whole class supposed to learn? Second, he is reluctant to answer questions, and when he does usually he responds with, "whats so hard about it?" Finally the Tests are ludicrously hard. Avoid him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH280
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've never had a professor like Stein. Classmates ask for clarification and, in return, Stein gives a very unhelpful derogatory remark. I asked for help on a problem and he told me to figure it out. He is very disorganized, often makes excuses for mistakes he makes during examples and lecture notes. If you're looking to learn, do not take Stein.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYS185
• 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:

We started with 68 students. After over half the class withdrew over the semester, I finished with the 3rd highest grade in the class! Thought I would get an A for sure since I heard he curves a lot, but he decided not to curve our class and I received a B after all that work. I'm no longer taking Physics at GWC.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My biggest gripe about Dr. Stein is that he does not set students up for success. He does the bare minimum in lecture and sends students on their way as though he's taught them everything they need to know. His classes need to be longer or he needs to use his labs as time to practice problems in groups.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• 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:

WAY BETTER than most of the other professors in the math department. His lectures are organized, clear, and legible. And he usually posts summaries about the key ideas on his website to help you get grasp the big picture. Exams and quizzes are doable if you do the homework and practice daily. He's really friendly and helpful. Great teacher overall

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS185
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The word hard can't describe his exams, he only explain the basics in the class so its not even worthy going to the class. Just take it anywhere else!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHY185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend this class. Lectures were too basic. You would be better off skipping lecture to study in the library. Do every single problem in the chapter and maybe you'll pass. This is a class where you teach yourself and pray that you are able to fully master the concepts because his tests are insane.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 185
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Calc based physics is hard. And he is very similar to university professors, so if you blame him for your bad grades, maybe you oughta change your major. Steins tests are hard, but nowhere near some universities. His lectures can be boring, but he does give great examples. His class helped me figure out how to study and gave me skills ill use 4eva

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYSG185
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Super hard. Ruined my gpa even though i tried really hard and went to office hours. He is aloof during lab and office hours. So so hard