Elizabeth Behrman - Wichita State University

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Elizabeth Behrman - Wichita State University

Professor: Elizabeth Behrman

Department: Physics

College: Wichita State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PHYS314
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was my first year of physics and it was not easy. Be prepared to do a lot of studying and practice. However, I have never had a professor who teaches how the math and science works in a science discipline. If you want to learn random formulas, choose someone else, but if you want to learn how physics works, there is no better than Behrman!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PHYS313
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She assigns a variety of homework from online problems. written homework, discussions, and practice modules. Though she will also help to solve issues you may have with them as long as you bring it up. She always took time for us to do problems to better learn the material. I do recommend her but she is not the easiest.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PHYS313
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult professor. Tests in her class are 50% of your grade and more difficult that in any other physics class. Use her office hours, they help a lot. She teaches very well, but you need to ask questions when you don't understand. Follow her process as it works. Units are everything in this class. Practice cancelling units to get it right.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PHYS313
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By no means her class is easy, Online HW is due every week and Discussions/Written HW due every other week. She is very hilarious & enthusiastic in class, & clarifies doubts immediately. Exams are difficult and cover lots of content but she offers lots of extra credit. Take her only if you love doing lots of HW and learning real Physics.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PHY652
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've never written a review for a professor before, but I feel obligated to after taking several classes with her. She takes "above and beyond" to new levels and is always willing to do anything to help. She's tough, but only because she needs to be. If you want an easy A, choose someone else. If you want to learn, choose Behrman.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PHYS313
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gosh, I love Dr. Behrman! Most definitely, one of the best of the best! Thank you Dr. Behrman, you've taught me great Physics! Hilarious and interesting lectures. Prepare to work for the grade and put some effort into studying (yeah, it's college, get used to working). The grade reflects EFFORT, not performance. Love, love, love.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PHYS314
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice woman. Midterm and final are worth a lot of grade (50%). Tough grader. Lots of homework.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PHYS314
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:

Genuinely wonderful and enthusiastic teacher. Her high levels of energy can take a bit to get used to, but she is one of the best teachers I've ever had, and explains concepts well enough that it actually helps me in other classes as well. There are two sets of homework which can be overwhelming, but overall her class is a great experience.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PHYS314
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 had Dr. Behrman for physics 1 and 2. I do not recommend her at all. She easily gives more homework than any professor I've ever encountered, including level 400 and 500 classes. She explains basic concepts well but not the mathematics, which is what you're graded on. When asked about it, she will usually be overly enthusiastic and miss the point

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PHYS313
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. Behram is highly helpful and super knowledgeable! Her classes are always fun and interesting as she's usually bery energetic, so you will never fall asleep. She values feedback from students and she is super easy to work with! Definitely taking next semester with her too!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PHYS313
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She was very energetic and made the class interesting. She also was very effective at teaching the material, and I would highly recommend her class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: 313
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to work for it. Homework every class plus a written homework assignment every other week. That being said, you learn a lot. As she says, you can't learn physics by watching tv, so do the problems! She's crazy, but in a good way, and she wants you to do good. If you need help, use Phys-Assist and you will pass with flying colors!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PHYS651
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Behrman. I also had her for Phys 313 and 631. She is a great teacher, and her passion for physics shows in every lecture. The classes are tough, but she offers LOADS of extra credit. She is also very helpful and will guide you through any issues. There is no WSU Physics department without her, and I recommend her for every possible class

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PHYS313
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Behrman is a great teacher and she is very knowledgeable and helpful. The class is difficult in terms of workload and you will have to study a lot, but she is always willing to help. Don't expect an easy A, but you will definitely learn a lot.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PHYS313
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst teachers I've encountered at WSU. Her level of energy is distracting and annoying, and the homework she assigns (online and written) are completely different from what she goes over in class. The whole class on average is doing very poorly, but she can't see that the problem is her teaching ability. never take a course from her.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PHYS314
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Professor Behrman for Physics 313 and Physics 314. She is amazing professor with so much passion and dedication! She offers problem sessions where she'll answer any questions and do whatever problems you ask. GO!!! Even if you don't have a question, still go because you get to learn more. If you put in the effort, your grade reflects it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PHYS313
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's an awesome professor. Very demanding class, but there are many opportunities to earn points and if you put the effort in to earn them, you will be rewarded. She's willing to help anyone as much as she can and is a delightful person. She is passionate about what she teaches and wants her students to do well, but by no means is her class a walk in the park. It may be a difficult journey to the end of the semester, but the effort you put into the class will be reflected in your final grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PHYS313
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:

Don't take physics with her. She did not teach anything and her quizzes were very hard. She made me hate physics.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PHYSI313
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely the best professor I have ever had at WSU. She is hilarious and makes sure you're actually paying attention and learning the material.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PHYS651
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've taken both phys 2 and quantum mechanics from her. The weekly quizzes are not tough if you do the work. She believes that college is a learning environment, not a go here get the degree and get a better job place. She is an excellent teacher but you have to be willing to learn.

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