Patrick Whippey - Western University

Professor: Patrick Whippey
Department: Science
College: Western University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS1021
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Nice guy and quite amusing, though he doesn't seem to have changed the course in years and it shows. Most people don't go to class (I did and would recommend doing so, but it's not at all mandatory), but to do well in the course you have to do a fair bit of work on your own. Also, there is a lot more math involved than what the website says.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS1021
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I'm an English student who took this class because I needed a science credit. Professor is great and funny but you have to do all the work outside class to really understand what's going on and there's quite a bit of it. Also there is way more math in the course than implied on the website.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PHYSI1021
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
a super easy joke course to get your sciecne credit out of the way. do all the online stuff you dont even need to go to the class. i didnt even study for the exam! take this if you suck at science and need a credit!! hes super easy to get a good mark with
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS1021
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's alright... a little quirky. I didn't go to class all that often. If you want to do well, just make sure you do all the assignments, but like others have said, going to class is optional.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PHY1000
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Nice guy from what I have seen, though I rarely went to class. When I presented my ten minute presentation, he was very distracted (eating a sandwich, I kid you not). Not exactly a good thing if you want to receive a good grade.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PHYSI02
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A very nice prof. He is always available for help.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS021
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I was really disappointed with this prof. While he is occasionally amusing, he can't teach that well.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS000
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Conceptual physics could be the easiest and best first year course at Western. Amazing prof, hes a small funny old english man. Demos are amazing (go to liquid nitrogen), class is stricktly optional, a good mark is gauranteed. My favourite first year prof! Cheers!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PHY024
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
the worst first year prof i had. i was very disappointed because people told me he was good but he can't teach to save his life.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PHY24
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
can't teach at all
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PHYSICS021
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Whippey is really enthusiastic about this course. He does a lot to make sure everyone can get a good mark. The classes were pretty interesting and had lots of demos. He is very willing to help but he seems like a bit of a jerk in person. Overall a good prof though.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PHYSICS021
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This prof actually makes you believe physics is interesting...He is an all round funny guy but his liquid nitrogen demonstration should not be missed it is hularious.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PHYSICS026
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He makes science fun.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PHYSICS021
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I loved his class and it renewed my interest in science after some bad experiences in high school. He is very helpful with regards to marks (bell curves) and makes science fun and enjoyable. His lectures are very fun and he designs the course to make students do well.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PHYSICS21
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Whippey's class is so much fun...he really loves physics and his enthusiasm is contagious! And he works hard to make it easy to understand. My only beef: he fell asleep during my 10-min presentation.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PHYSICS021
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
whippey is the best! he's extremely entertaining, and makes it easy for you to do well in his class.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS024
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fantastic prefessor! Has interactive lectures which really inspire and motivate students. Never has physics been so clear.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PHYSIC021
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very interesting man, makes physics easy and entertaining. Really enjoyed this class.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS026
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Funny and entertaining while providing useful information.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS026
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
WoW, what a funny guy. Great learning experience!!
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