Reviews of professor Brian Smith

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Our real teacher for the semester got sick and left. Mr smith took over with 1 month left in the semester. He did the best he could. I'm no physics major (%75 of the class was) all I did was read the chapter before class, study the material, watch youtube videos. I got a B+. Half the class didnt show up on time, or skipped. and expected an easy A.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Always willing to provide clear and useful help.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Dr. Smith is one of a kind. He is not personable at all and does not take the time to get to know his students. He lectures way too fast and that can be confusing. His tests are not too bad but you need to come to class and study your notes. He is enthusiastic about what he teaches and that makes a difference.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This is one of the worst instructors I have ever had. This guy is a tough grader . I wouldn't recommend anyone.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
His lectures were very easy to understand and he went over all homework material in class. He is a little bit of a hard grader and his jokes are a little corny but he is a great professor and a good reason why I like engineering.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
As a freshman do not take this class.  70% of the class is based on two test your final and midterm.  Which means if you do not do good on one it makes it hard to do well in the class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Overall, professor Smith was an awesome professor and a great person. Not only did he teach well, but he made an effort to know everyone personally if he could. He is a harsh grader, and I do feel there was a lack of insightful feedback sometimes. Solid 8/10 experience, would recommend

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Avoid! Hes very anal about how he wants things written AND its very difficult to understand what he wants. Hes good with java but fails basic English language. His grading system is all or nothing and you dont know your grade during the semester. He tries to throw you curveballs during exams. This is an intro course but is not intro friendly.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This professor is great, but I do not recommend if you just want to pass immediately. His grading system is different, as there is a requirement on how many points you need to get in order to pass the assignment. If you get less than half of an assignment or quiz, its an automatic zero. If youre willing to try hard, take it, but if not, then no.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof. Smith is a great professor. Excellent clarity of communication in lecture. Accessible outside of class. Gives really positive and helpful feedback. Facilitates group work. Funny guy, would take again.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took Professor Smith's Engineering Design class, and I couldn't recommend him more. He's a careful explainer, has a fantastic sense of humor, and is willing to support students however they need it.