Wendy Reffeor - Grand Valley State University

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Wendy Reffeor - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Wendy Reffeor

Department: Engineering

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: EGR309
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Reffeor is a solid prof. I took her for the entire statics series (209, 309, 409). Beware you will receive an ungodly amount of homework. She gives the most homework out of any professor I've had throughout college. The good news is if you put some work in and ask questions about things you're not sure of, you will have no problem on the exams!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: EGR289
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Co-op prep is a joke. You'll get an A with any professor. Prof Reffeor is funny and makes the boring lectures more interesting, but just do all the assignments, and you'll get an easy A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: EGR289
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

EGR 289 is a very easy class. Dr. Reffeor gave great feedback on resumes and cover letters. She also gave great advice on finding a co-op

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: EGR289
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The class itself isn't difficult, but you'll have to manage deadlines. She makes her office feel welcomed and makes you feel heard. I have a high respect for her and she makes me laugh.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: EGR312
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors I have had so far. She understands that students have other classes, and has been known to push back tests if she doesn't think you're ready. Her lectures are really organized and easy to follow. Lots of example problems. She is very helpful both in class and in office hours. Highly recommend!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: EGR409
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take her expecting the class to be easy because it won't be. I have taken EGR 209, 309, and 409 with her. None of those classes were easy with her. I take classes with her not because they are easy, but because you will learn and be set-up for future classes and career. Go to her office hours, ask questions and show you are putting in work.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: EGR409
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've done more homework in this class than I have my entire life, literally 22 years and I have never experienced anything so horrific. I have accidentally ran over animals on the road and haven't felt as distressed as I do in this class. Expectations are unreasonably high. She would rather see you fail than pass. 0/10 would never recommend.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: EGR209
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

"I try not to lecture, but since this is not in the book I guess I have to" Wendy Reffeor. More or less a direct quote. I dropped this class because of her, the material wasnt hard but she didnt make it easy. She has videos of some material, but are the worst videos ive ever seen, no exaggeration. She tries to do a flipped class and fails. AVOID!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: EGR409
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:

Best Prof. at GVSU. Handle your business like a professional and treat her with respect and she will do the same.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: EGR209
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She can be understanding but is not the nicest professor. She really understands the material but you teach yourself everything from the book. If I could start over from the beginning of the semester I would have dropped and switched profs. There was way to much homework and it got to be overwhelming. Make sure you know how to draw FBD's !

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: EGR 220
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Learn everything from the book and really high expectations. Class time is used for answering questions and doing group work.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: EGR 209
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I've ever had. She gives you the book and tells you to teach yourself. She's very smart, and understands what she's talking about; however, if you expect to learn something in class, this isn't the professor for you. She gives you hours on hours of homework on top of letting you learn the course material yourself.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: EGR209
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Flexible, always willing to help, tests make you think critically.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: EGR209
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:

Helpful and approachable. She has an enthusiastic teaching style and is willing to repeat herself if you ask. Exams are tough and it seemed that the majority of the class would not finish them in the time given. The class shrinks after the first one. Put the effort in and you should be fine for the most part.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: EGR209
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:

One of the best engineering professors I have had. She lectures at a reasonable pace and does lots of examples, although they sometimes are trivial compared to the online homework (which is frustrating at times). Written homework is fair. She will help you succeed, but you have to put in the time. Would have been nice to have more time on project.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: EGR209
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is willing to help just expects you to do everything outside of class. Class was also set up to fail this semester. final exam and final project overlapped so much you could pick to pass only one of them

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: EGR180
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Reffeor is a very good prof and requires almost no memorizing. Just understand the concepts and you will be fine. Just watch out because you can tell that she tries hard to get all the unintelligent freshman to drop engineering!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: EGR209
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: N/A

Comment:

I have been in the Engineering program for 3 years and she is by far the best professor I have ever had. She has great control over the class, explains the material very well, and is very helpful on homework if you run into problems. She genuinely cares about each students learning and is very reasonable. The work load in the class is reasonable.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: EGR180
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had Dr. Reffeor for lab section. She was helpful, but if you have no background in CAD/CAM, the beginning of this class will be a massive struggle as there is not much assistance from the book or prof. Learned a lot, but i don't know if i'd take her again

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: EGR209
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:

The material is super tough, but Dr. Reffeor is a GREAT professor. Very clear with the material and extremely helpful.

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