Reviews of professor Brian Stephanik

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Overall: PHYS116 - solid. The class is a big time-commitment - requires a lot of work + studying, but worth it. Weekly HWs, reading quizzes, bi-weekly labs. 3 exams total, each w/ 5 MC + 1 free response; they are tough (50 min). At the end of the term, he's very generous w/ grading + offers some extra credit, so push through and you will succeed!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
His lectures are very detailed and provide great examples on every unit. His office hours are also very useful when it comes to any questions regarding the course.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
WARNING! At least 10+ bad reviews are completely gone. Do not be fooled! This teacher is horrible and lacks compassion for his job. Please stay away or you will regret it BIG TIME

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Professor Brian Stephanik's teaching style lacked enthusiasm and clarity, leaving students confused and frustrated. The course lacked adequate resources and support, hindering the learning experience. I would caution against enrolling in his class and recommend exploring other options for a more effective and engaging learning environment.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
My experience may be unique in online environment (as his reviews from in-person classes over at WWU look much better), but I was frustrated most by lack of overall engagement (as much as discussion boards suck sometimes, they really do help collective learning) and unfairly graded exams (few questions with one question being worth half the exam).

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
i'm convinced that the bad reviews on this professor were written by blindfolded monkeys. the class is tough content-wise (it's physics) but very easy if you consume the material and do your work. the professor is very sweet and has thorough yet clear lectures and is always available outside of class. the canvas is also very well organized

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The 1 star ratings below lack individual accountability. Physics will be hard, you can't expect a perfect grade and Stephanik does a great job in providing what you need to succeed. Put in what you consider the minimum work and you will do fine!