Reviews of professor Donald Driscoll

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
5 week Summer course. Lectures were ridiculously abstract. Assigned HW due THAT NIGHT at midnight when the whole class had full time jobs. After we all went to the department, he chose to give us 60% credit for late HW. You really will not pass his course unless you study his "practice exams" heavily. Equation sheet incomplete for exam as well.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
He is absolutely the worst professor that I have encountered in my 4 years at Kent State. His lectures are abstract and do nothing to prepare you for the mastering physics homework (which by the way be prepared to spend upwards of 6 hours per assignment on). DO NOT TAKE. He is unreasonable in his expectations, and has no clue how to conduct a class

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
His class is VERY challenging, probably the hardest class I've had in college. However, Dr. Driscoll is the only reason I survived. He grades heavily based on YOUR effort, so go to class every day and do all the HW. Show him you care, put in the work, and he will be very generous, even if you're not a physics whizz! Absolutely wonderful professor!

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He didn't tell us we had a final exam until three days before he made the exam do. The class was supposed to end on May 3, and we had a 3rd exam on May 3, but then he tells us on May 6 that we have a final exam due May 9 that is double the length and points. I thought I was done with this class, but now I have to spend my weekend studying.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Taking this class was amazing I loved watching his lectures. His tests were based solidly from the lectures.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I took Astronomy with Dr. Driscoll. It was online with optional Thursday Zoom lectures. It was a very difficult class, but the lectures were well detailed. Dr Driscoll was always available to give a helping hand to those struggling. Take lots of notes - he lets you use them on tests.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Dr. Driscoll is not here to give you an A because you attended class. He understands the rigor it takes (on both ends) to take this class in the summers. He loves seeing students' thought processes and finding ways for everyone to be successful that works for them. The first step is just asking. It was an honor having him, you'll be in good hands!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Great guy. funny, quick responses, and understanding. Only downside is he uses proctorio, I find it very tough because your camera light is on during the whole test. I understand why he uses it but cannot excuse it. A few bad apples make it uncomfortable for everybody.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He instilled a level of curiosity in us, provided if you are willing to learn. He piqued my interest in learning more about the subject. I strongly advise against taking this class over the summer, as the content is extremely intense due to time constraints.