John Barrick - Kent State University

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John Barrick - Kent State University

Professor: John Barrick

Department: Physics

College: Kent State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PHY11030
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed Barrick, but the class is not as easy as it seems. He's very funny and personable, and likes to get to know his students. Tosses jokes into lectures and is really excited about the material, which makes class bearable. Can sometimes jump around, which complicates topics. Tests are hard! Doesn't use blackboard for grading.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PHY11030
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you took honors or AP physics in high school 70% of this course is review. Just fill in and review the workbook before a test and you'll be fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PSY110
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had some trouble in his lectures because as he talked he would bounce around and would make things unclear. he is really funny and knows absolutely anything you would need to know on his subject. this class is easier online for sure!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PHY11030
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is not an easy A by any means. Your grade is based on three exams - including the final - so it can be intense. Barrick is highly entertaining and usually makes it so you want to come to class. Gives extra credit for coming to class and doing the workbook. Tests are very tricky - questions seem to come from nowhere. Make sure you study!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PHY21430
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I adore Professor Barrick, he is so cute and funny! He genuinely wants you to learn the material and cares so much about Astronomy. The class definitely isn't easy, it's only a couple of tests that make up your grade. You need to study for the tests if you want to do well. He offers random extra credit for going to class sometimes!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PHY11030
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very cool and very personable professor. The class, 7 Ideas, was hard because it's based solely on 3 exams. Barrick's lectures are always very fun and entertaining. Offers help and extra credit for those who are truly putting forth effort into the class. 10/10 recommend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PHYS11030
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Barrick is a great Physica professor. I took his class, Seven Ideas That Shook The Universe, and I loved it! He only has three exams, no quizzes or homework. His exams are 30-40 multiple choice questions that are very straight forward. He often gives out extra credit points for those present in lecture. Overall, great guy and an easy A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PHY11030
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Barrick may be the best professor I have ever had, he was truly a joy to have class with. That said, the material is well covered and he does an amazing job explaining things, but the course is not easy. It is test heavy and you have to show up to pass. The only grades are tests essentially over material lectured on in class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PHY21430
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

John is very knowledgeable and funny, however, that doesn't necessarily translate into him being an effective teacher. Lecture style class of about 130 students, only grades are 30 point multiple choice exams, could literally be talking to an empty room and he wouldn't teach any differently. Take a different class, or the online version.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PHY21430
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Would happily take any class taught by Barrick. It's worth mentioning that your grade is just the 4 exams and some extra credit, but it's not difficult to do well if you attend class, and his lectures are always funny. The textbook is mostly optional, but the workbook covers everything - it's easy to fill in instead of notes and then study from it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: 7IDEASPHY11030
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By nature this is a difficult class as it is all theoretical physics but Prof Barrick makes class very fun and entertaining. Its hard to skip his class cause you're afraid of what you'll miss out on, not in content but in how its presented. He's very passionate and wants everyone else to be too. Very few graded materials so studying is important

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PHY001
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Barrick is the best professor I have ever had. He is one of the most passionate people I have ever met, and he wants his students to share that same passion. Therefore, he makes his lectures funny and relatable. I never want to leave his class when it's over. He's an amazing professor. Knowledgeable, professional, funny, great all around.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: 7IDEAS
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hands down best professor I've ever had. 10/10 would recommend. Interesting material, extra credit opportunities, great lectures and notes. Seriously. Take this class. I wish I could take it again. I don't want to say it's an easy A but if you pay attention in class it really is.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PHYS11030
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the funniest professors I've ever had! Not only that, his lectures are very easy to understand, and I say this as a person who was terrible at physics in high school. His class is entertaining and he keeps it interesting, and he's a genuinely nice guy who has some insightful points that will help make learning easier. Would recommend.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: 7IDEASPHY11030
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I personally am not good at science, but Barrick made science easier and more enjoyable for me. There are only 3 tests and a final exam though, so it is important to go to class and study.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PHY21430
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took his Frontiers in Astronomy class and absolutely loved it. He's a really funny dude and clear about what's gonna be on the tests. I would definitely take a class with him again!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PHY11030
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

We only had 3 tests throughout the semester, but if you show up and take notes on the lectures and study, you'll be fine. He is such a funny guy, and he tries to spice up his lectures with jokes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: 7IDEAS
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed his class, he is really funny and makes the class a little more fun. You usually get out early from class and if you are there enough, random attendance points boost your grade. Use both your notes and the textbook to study and you'll be fine!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: 7IDEAS
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Three tests, a couple extra-credit opportunities. There's a small amount of math (basic algebra), not enough to screw you over if you're bad at math. I haven't taken an algebra class in 10 years but I still got an A. He tries to make lectures interesting. You don't "need" the book but I think it helped a lot. Not an easy A but not super hard.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PHY21430
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Four tests including the final, no homework. Gives five extra credit points over the course of the semester to help a little bit. The textbook is only needed for the workbook, which is used for some extra credit.

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