John Henderson - Santa Monica College

Professor: John Henderson

Department: TBD

College: Santa Monica College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHY8
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took physics 8 with John last semester. He didnt do a good job teaching us and had rules that made completely no sense. Like, he made us send him files that could only be 1 MB or less or he wouldnt accept it. He really made no sense. Ill just put it like this, dont take a physics class with John unless you absolutely positively need to.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYSCS8
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

John Henderson was not a good teacher. I had to self teach myself this class because he barely taught us anything on Zoom. He assigned us way too much homework and the problems were way too hard. Quizzes and tests did not ask similar questions to the homework. He also had a lot of weird rules in his class and was very strict about them.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS8
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, he made it easy for us to pass his class. Allowed us to distribute points from labs, homework, exams, etc. to whatever would maximize our grade. There's no due date for the labs, but definitely get them done when he assigns them because I was an idiot and waited until the last week of the semester to start them.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS8
• 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:

Amazing! For the first two quizzes I got 0/10, i got 28/100 for my 2nd midterm and ended up with an A. I worked really hard and Henderson knows it. He gives out extra credit and opportunities for you to make up what you lost. Work hard and it will pay off. He knows his stuff and really want you to succeed

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHY21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Rambles too often and it takes him forever to get to the point of the concept. which makes it frustrating for students. Very direct with telling you what is wrong. Doesn't respond to all of his emailed questions. Tests include concepts from lectures. Doesn't give enough specific practice problems that mimic the test, making me feel unprepared.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHY21
• 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:

Homework is optional, but if you don't do it the exams will be worth more. However, the homework does not help you study for exams. He is also not very clear in presenting certain concepts. However, he is one of the most accommodating professors I have ever met, and wants to help you if you're struggling. He also gives out a lot of extra credit.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS21
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely love physics and come from a very strong background where I've been doing theoretical physics since I was in 7th grade. With that being said, do not take this professor. Nothing he says makes sense and the textbook isn't of much help either. He will talk around the point but nobody except him will understand it. Don't risk your sanity

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS14
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots of quizzes throughout but some count as extra credit toward your midterms! ALWAYS have your book super useful, and occasionally lets you use it for quizzes. Also, make notes for each test as he'll allow a sheet. The material was tough but doable if you stay on top of the homework. Overall very passable if you put the work.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHSICS14
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you have a strong background on Physics, risk taking him. The man knows his stuff but if you don't have a solid strategy on learning all the concepts on your own while having to deal with a confusing path that he lays out; He'll leave you frustrated. He can be a bit condescending too. If you're just starting with Physics I wouldn't recommend.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYS21
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Solid physics teacher. Makes physics actually enjoyable. Has a good personality and loves to joke. If he rags on you don't take it personally. Gives plenty of extra credit. Gives daily hw to keep you on top of the content. Terrific teacher if you already know physics. Only critique is that some content wasn't presented clearly enough. Solid choice

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYS21
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Never before your class had anyone taught me to not only question the physical world but to also engage in outside resources and articles to seek the answers. I felt engaged, not merely as a student, but as a mutual! I've never had a professor come down to my level like that. Amazing Professor for Physics, hope to take him again for the next class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHY21
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The tests are based on the homeworks and lectures. Just do it and you will pass.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYSCS14
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Henderson is a really sarcastic and sometimes condescending guy, but that doesn't mean he doesn't care about his students success. The students that actually go to all the classes, he makes a note of and it also helps because he is really generous about giving extra credit. Just don't slack off! You'll be fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHSICS14
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

his attitude torwards physics 14 student is incredibly rude, any question you ask him he will answer you in a condescending way almost to tell you that he's smarter than you are. he won't hasitate to tell you WRONG without giving you the answer. The class is not hard, he goes over a lot of material but very superficially. Def not recommended

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS21
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Speechless.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYS12
• 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:

Great professor who relates what you're learning to real life whenever possible. He gives lots of extra credit opportunities and tries to give you credit if you show him you know what you're talking about. Show up and do the work and he'll meet you more than halfway.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS21
• 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:

Great professor, knows his stuff, make sure you study from the worksheets most concepts are hard to relate back to the book. Other than that, do homework, don't skip lectures. Never miss an extra credit opportunity, he is a fair grader so long as you don't beg and show your mastery of the material

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHSICS14
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is a really great professor . he helped me a lot.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHY21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take over winter.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYSI21
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dont take over winter