Reviews of professor Matthew Smylie

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Prof Smylie is great. He explains everything from scratch so you have to make sure you pay attention however, is generous with grading tests and helps you with where you go from. At times he can be fast paced but don't be afraid to talk to him, he's a very nice guy and can give you advice even if it's not related to physics. Loved his class.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Dr. Smylie isnt a good physics lecturer.His tests are honestly the hardest exams youll face. Orgo chem students say his tests are harder then their orgo chems`. He literally reads off his iPad and he brings random formulas out of no where and even at times, he gets confused with what hes doing. Hes a very nice man,  but dont take him for lecture.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
He is not a good lecturer, exams are insanely difficult, & not helpful during office hrs. When you go to his office hours he only goes over theory not the equations. The only reason I did well was because someone from his morning class helped me know what to study. Also, he gives you bonus questions that don't even count towards your grade.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Dr. Smylie is a blessing. He is a professor that really wants you to understand physics! He will help you out with the labs if you are having trouble with it. Please don't be shy to send him an email if you don't understand! I believe he is the best person to take for lab because he wants you to not only get an A for the class but to learn!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Good at explaining the concepts, goes through plenty of examples to implement them, and will answer emails about anything you don't understand. 4 exams, and only the best 3 count. Don't wait until the day before to start the homework; it's difficult and likely where you'll sort out your mental roadblocks, so leave time to ask him questions!