Reviews of professor Philip Brown

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took CS2150 during covid shutdown. Video lectures were simple/easy. He does not try to trick you. You present 1-2 times. 5-10 math problems/week. Also 5 Python/Jupyter Notebook projects, best one was how to break RSA encryption. Projects had 3-4 parts and a part took 5-20 lines of code. He aims to make tests an easy C, a bit of a challenge for A

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
One of the greatest professors I have ever had at N.C. State. I learned so much about so many different things. I didn't learn much chemistry though.

He makes the exams very easy, just study homework and a few notes in class and you should be fine. 

Prepare to hear 15 minute rants about things unrelated to the course.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Great professor. One of the few math professors who actually knows how to communicate complicated subjects in an easy to understand way. Also prepares you for exams very well. I would highly recommend.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This professor was without a doubt the single best instructor I have had in my entire college education. He is respectful, inspirational, and fosters learning. Dr. Brown has set me down a path of pursing mathematics and algorithms for recreation, and I hope he can do the same for you.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Brown is certainly not the best professor at NC State because his lectures are difficult to understand while he self-indulges in unrelated subjects and sometimes political innuendos. His tests are difficult and require tricks not necessarily covered in class. He expects you to fish through the textbook to learn nomenclature and is uninspiring.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
He's a great professor; His lectures are easy to understand and make discrete math interesting. He's also overall very helpful and friendly. One of the best CS professors I've had so far, definitely recommend.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof. Brown gives great lectures. He is good at breaking down complicated material so that everyone is able to understand. He really tries to help you if you ask. He replies to emails quickly. Homework is time consuming; extra credit on every homework assignment. Tests reflect material from lectures.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Not the worst but also I studied for hours for each test, starting days before, used the extra textbook resources he gave us and ended up with the lowest passing grade possible. Ridiculous that he didn't curve final grades when over 50% of his students get a C- and his C- includes 60-65

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Phil is such a great professor. We looked forward to his class each time, even though participation wasn't mandatory, we were all there in person or online because of the amazing experience. Orgo in itself isn't something vital for my future, but I learned so much applicable info about our impact on the environment and what impacts out bodies.