Theodore Gotis - Oakton Community College

Professor: Theodore Gotis

Department: TBD

College: Oakton Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHY131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Loved Gotis. Tests were very fair. If you do the homework and suggested practice problems from the syllabus you will be prepared for the exams.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHY222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I remember really enjoying Gotis's class even during the online portion in the second half (Covid) of the semester. I found his teaching style to be really great and approachable. His exams and quizzes are fair, but you do need to study a good amount as the course ramps up a bit in difficulty in the 2nd half. Probably the best Oakton Science prof.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHY222
• 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:

Professor Gotis is great! He made online teaching so much easier and relaxed. He was very open to extending due dates and encouraged us to ask questions without making us feel dumb when we did. He works hard to get our grades in and takes the time to help us individually. Would definitely take him again!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHY122
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He has a teaching style that requires critical thinking which is perfect for those students who want to develop their skills and interact with their fellow peers to solve problems. I realized that many students would complain about the professor because of this reason. I think his teaching style changed my life. He has helped me out in so many ways

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHY121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Gotis is an excellent professor. Physics is a challenging subject for me, but his teaching style of doing problems together in class put the concepts into action so I could do well on my own once I got to exams. He is clear, helpful, and reasonable. He is also very responsive and got my letter of rec done in record time. Highly recommend!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHY221
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gotis was one of my favorite professors of my entire academic career. If you are considering a career in Engineering or Physics do yourself a favor and take his class! Be prepared to work in groups to solve problems and have meaningful discussions about physics. Put in the work, show up to class, and participate in class and you should get an A!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHY221
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gotis is amazing. He REALLY wants you to understand the material. I had the honor to take him in class & online (Thanks Corona) and he made me look forward to this class every week. He doesn't make it feel like a 5 credit hour class at all. Highly, Highly Recommend. No pre-lab readings and simple postlabs. If you print out hw and do it all.. easy A

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHY221
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For those that don't like PHY or if it isn't a strong subject, hear me out!! Bc Gotis is a very caring and approachable professor, I've become better at PHY. Yes, his class could be challenging at times and stressful. But in those moments, take every opportunity to ask questions and meet him during his office hours. You'll end up an A. I promise!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHY121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing guy! Super loveable. You can tell hes been doing this for a long time. Really knows his stuff! Attendance matters! Not so much the book. There is a lot of self-teaching in this class. He makes you figure it out and work it through it first. Worked for me. Take good notes, his tests are predictable once you figure out his flow. (PPT & Hmwk)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHY131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A real stand-out among professors at Oakton! One of the best! Very fair grader, but expect to work hard for a great grade and study long for the tests - it is a difficult subject, after all. If you are confused or have any questions just ask. Don't be afraid of him, he cares about his students A LOT. Would definitely take his course again!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHY131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the best teacher I ever had. For the first few days I was confused, but after few lectures, reading and do the homework it got easier. So dont worry if you dont understand, just ask him he will explain everything. He is also an easy grader as long as you show your work he will give you credit. Highly recommend him! I was lucky to have him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHY221
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would recommend Gotis because he wants students to understand the material and takes his time. This is a tough class, so prepare to study. Exams are hard, however, he gives A LOT of partial credit. Writing down something relative to the problems will give you some points rather than none. He's are good professor, but I would not take him again

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHY222
• 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:

Perfect lecture. Tests are little difficult but it is fair. Students need to focus on details for perfect lab reports in his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHY121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Probably one of the best teachers I have taken in oakton. He is very chill overall and knows a lot of stuff about engineering for anyone going into the field. Quizzes are base off the Online Homework and he gives a lot of partial credit during test. As long as you study and try a B is easy. If you get a study group a A is very possible.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHY222
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gotis is a very good professor. Tries not to rush concepts and focuses on them more than the math. Grades are fair. The average in my class I think was around 80 which is better than most other classes. The only things that are essential to do well is to listen in class and do homework.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHY221
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is pretty chill, I would take him again for Physics 222. Difficulty? Yes, the subject is tough, what can you do about it? Put effort, you'll pass. He is a good teacher, I recommend him. If you are looking for shortcuts, mind as well not take any physics class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHY222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you're taking physics at Oakton, you would be doing yourself a disservice by not taking Professor Gotis. His lectures are clear and interesting and he prepares you for the exams like you would not believe. I have never seen a professor in my life that cares about the success of his students like Professor Gotis.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHY132
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I just finished the 5-week PHY 132 class. Gotis's class is definitely a difficult task, but you get what you put in. How I did well: 1. Go to office hours and ask ALOT of questions. 2. Study the hell out of your notes every day! That's the most important part. 3. Circle all relevant equations 3. Don't do homework. Irrelevant for exams.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHY221
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are a lot of excellent science professors at Oakton, and Prof. Gotis is one of the best. He is really involved in making sure that students understand the course material, and tries to make lectures fun. Not gonna lie, it's a hard class, but Prof. Gotis gives you all the resources you need to get an A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHY221
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's FANTASTIC. Lectures are AMAZING!!! A lot of students (mostly the ones not willing to put in work) complain that he has too many rules. However, while he demands a lot from us (as he should! The stuff is complicated!) His makes sure we know EXACTLY what is expected. If you're committed and enthusiastic about the subject you will do fine!