Joseph Finck - Central Michigan University

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Joseph Finck - Central Michigan University

Professor: Joseph Finck

Department: Science

College: Central Michigan University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PHY130
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took AP physics in high school and scored a 1 on the AP test. I was so nervous about taking it again in college, but Finck made it seem easy. He gives you everything you need to succeed. Lectures are amazing and it's impossible not to like him b/c he puts so much effort into every single class. So sad he's retiring, but glad I got to take him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PHY130
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Finck cannot be praised enough. He is an amazing professor and is VERY good at teaching a fairly difficult topic. He's funny and engaging and is truly the best professor I will probably ever have at CMU. I had him for both PHY 130 and 131 and loved it. Rumor has it he is retiring next year, so be sure to take him while you still can!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PHY130
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious professor and makes learning a lot of fun with his examples and lessons that arent boring but rather funny and amusing. But you have little to be graded on so ever point counts

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PHY130
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Finck is my favorite prof I have had at CMU. He is funny and very good at explanations and applications. His lectures are never boring do to his exciting demonstrations and passion for the subject.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PHY130
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Exams and homework are difficult-- his lectures make material seem simple & easy, but be prepared to do a lot of studying outside of class because homework is much more difficult. He does curve, which is nice, but it is not that much. 2-3 percent. He is hilarious and accessible to students, and he makes the difficult class interesting and enjoyable

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PHY130
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Finck was a really entertaining guy, and clearly very passionate about what he does. His lectures are really good and helpful, but he never posts notes or equations online, so attending class is absolutely essential. Difficult class, would have definitely appreciated more resources outside of class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PHY130
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Doesn´t matter what he is teaching, he will make it interesting. He does not require a text book but says we could use any physics book if we want to.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PHY131
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is so kind, caring and a great teacher. He can't teach you anything if you don't put in the effort, but definitely great for both PHY 130 and 131! I actually understood nuclear physics, and did well on exams. I'm not good at math, and I struggle with physics. He's funny and makes the class enjoyable. Attendance isn't necessary, I suggest going.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PHY131
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Finck is my favorite professor at CMU! Lectures are mandatory in order to pass but he makes them extremely entertaining. I am not a math / physics person but this class is easily my favorite class this semester simply because Finck is such a great professor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PHY130
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Finck was a great professor! Cant wait to take 131 with him-he made physics bearable. Lots of online homework but very simple-it can be done from the notes. He lectures a lot, but its good notes. Don't bother with the book-you won't need it unless you skip class. Would definitely take his class again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PHY130
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, made Physics clear and, while not easy, manageable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PHY130
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Firstly, do not buy a book--you will not use it. Physics is difficult for me, but Dr. Finck made it more enjoyable and easier to understand! He is a very funny guy and provides tons of example problems in class to aid with homework. His practice exams are similar to the actual exams. If you go to class, do the homework and study, you will be fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PHY130
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Finck is amazing! His exams are hard but he usually curves them.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PHY130131
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

One of my favorite professors at CMU. Made physics easy (or at least easier than it would have been). I really enjoyed having class with him. Lots of really cool demonstrations. Exams are a little difficult but he lets you use a note card on them so that makes it easier. The homework is sometimes hard but the tutors help a lot.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PHY 131
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Finck is a great teacher, I love his jokes because it shows he actually tries to engage the students. Only complaint I would have would be him being kind of standoffish if you ask him a question office hours. One time he actually asked me 'another question?'

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PHY130
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Finck is by far the best physics professor. He explains the material very well, but then again, its physics, and if you have never taken it before, it is fairly difficult. homework: do it after every lecture, he gives questions examples that are tough homework problems. the tests are hard, but if you do the practice test, its the same layout.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PHY131
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He seems like a nice guy and is really energetic about physics but his homework alot of the time is on problems we have never done and his test are extremely difficult. He does curve and you get a note card for test so there's that

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PHY170
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Finck is very much invested in teaching physics in an interesting and relevant way, with tons of physical demonstrations to keep things lively. Difficult tests but you get a notecard, and online homework was lon-capa but it was always do-able and he will help with it too if you go to office hours.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PHY130
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've had at CMU! Always looked forward to going to his lectures even though it is a tough class. Take physics with Dr. Finck!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PHY130
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Finck loves what he does, and he makes physics fun and interesting. Online homework every week. Tests can be tricky, so be careful. He gives you old exams for practice. Otherwise, the class is a little hard, but Finck clears most of it up for you.

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