Paul Mathisen - Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Professor: Paul Mathisen
Department: Engineering
College: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Mathisen is your average engineering prof. The workload itself isn't too bad, and the exams are doable and fairly graded. The big downside would be he isn't very organized and his notes are very difficult to read. It's a big frustrating that he doesn't always solve out examples with numbers, just variables. His assignments can be a bit unclear too.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Don't do it. You'll spend more time trying to understand his handwriting and his inability to solve most equations without adding random variables to make his answers right than you will spend learning. Just don't. Don't hecking do it.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures are a joke, Mathisen struggles to convey even the simplest concept. He stumbles through examples, does not come prepared to teach the class, and ended up confusing me almost every class. I would avoid him at all costs for this class and all others. That being said, he is a good dude and the tests were not too difficult.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Awesome professor, very caring, he did a huge favor for me that no one else would do it. I wish I can take more classes with him
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: COS126
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Awesome guy, but sometimes gets a bad rep because he teaches such a hard class. He knows the material really well and really wants to help those who are struggling, just go to his office hours. Would strongly recommend.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I would recommend taking this class with another professor if possible. Lectures are unclear, and examples are poorly explained. The Wiley Plus system used in for HW/Practice problems is terrible. Prepare to teach yourself if you take this class.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
he's not good at explaining concepts, he def knows what he's trying to say but can't get it out. He often makes mistakes in his notes that he relies on the students to catch
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The class was pretty tough and the professor wasn't really great at explaining the concepts. His examples were good but it was hard to follow his work and handwriting.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Extremely hard to follow in class, constantly makes mistakes in his speech and stumbles over words and has terrible handwriting and drawings, is terrible at keeping clear variables and constantly changes what different variables mean. Notes are near impossible to completely follow.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very nice guy who teaches a very hard class. Exams are a lot similar to HW, tho. So if you understand the HW, you should be fine. A big chunk of the grade is based on exams. So make sure you don't mess that up. Go to his office hours. He's eager to help
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Tests were really easy. Professor uses lots of examples in class that don't always work out for him. Seems to stumble over his words during lecture, makes some mistakes. If find homework to be manageable, then you should get an A.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He taught the course pushing to understanding the concepts of fluid mechanics. His HW and tests was fairly easy. Recommend him for this class
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tests are not difficult, and homework isn't too bad. Lecturing skills are poor as he lacks clarity and makes mistakes during examples.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amazing guy, amazing professor. He really cares about his students and knows the material really well. He prepares you well for the exams and has peaked my interest in fluids with his clear passion for it
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Extremely nice guy, very approachable! Very helpful 1 on 1, but tends to get off track in lectures. He uses lots of physical examples in class which is great and a lot of fun to watch. Homework was more difficult than quizzes and the quizzes almost always followed his review sessions. Would recommend
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CE4061
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Although he can be a bit disorganized at times, he really knows the material and explains it well. He is very approachable and will help clear up any problems you are having. His projects always have real-world applications and the field trips are a great experience.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • 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:
Teaches too much theory in class. Doesn't really teach you how to approach the problems that you will be given on homework and tests.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ES3004
  • 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:
Professor Mathisen's teaching is passable, organisational skills are not. Inter-personal skills are excellent.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CE491
  • 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 helpful professor. Strongly recommended
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CE1030
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Mathisen is just a great guy.
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