AI Rate Professor

Physics

Kyle Strohmaier

PHYS22 · PHYSICS21 · PHYS21 · PHYSCS21 · PHYSC21 · 25 lifetime ratings

AI rating
66/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
72%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

if you want to actually learn physics and can handle a heavy, concept-heavy workload.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerPassionate Physics TeacherTough but CaringHeavy Quizzes and ExamsConcept FocusedPolarizing Workload
  • Many students call him inspiring, hilarious, and deeply helpful outside class.
  • Physics content and exam or for weak effort.
  • more than an easy GPA boost.
  • suitableStudentType is set below.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

An A is possible with full effort and attendance, but and As unlikely.

In ; Online also reports heavy testing and .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Physics is repeatedly called hard, concept-heavy, and more than rote memorization.

Both formats call physics difficult; .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

Reviews split between mandatory and and section.

Mixed reports in both Online and In person sections.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

70/100

Strong recommendation from learners who value teaching and support, tempered by workload and grade stress complaints.

In person love is strong when effort is high; Online recommendations are more mixed.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

34/100

Multiple tough-grader notes and ; curves help some but .

Format shift

In person emphasizes harsh exams; Online .

Workload

Heavy

24/100

Frequent quizzes, exams, papers, and practice create a heavy, sometimes overwhelming load.

Format shift

Recent In person reviews stress insane workload; Online also reports weekly tests.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

and strong office-hour support for most students who engage.

Format shift

In person praise is broad; .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

76/100

Test-heavy design with many quizzes and alone.

Format shift

and quiz heavy; .

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In person he is often loved as caring and , and steep effort for grades.

Main concern

Insane workload and students.

What students said

“Easily my most challenging class at SMC.”
PHYS22
“If you show up to every class and really put in effort, you'll have a good chance at an A.”
PHYS22
“ . Thank me later.”
PHYS22

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online students praise clear lectures and care, but several warn about heavy weekly testing and slow or .

Main concern

and heavier online testing can create high stress.

What students said

“Really made me love physics. Take Professor .”
PHYSICS21
“He has not graded ANY of our assignments and there are only 3 days left before the .”
PHYS22
“youll have a and it is way more work then taking it on campus”
PHYS21

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and frequent quizzes are hard and concept-focused; reviews do not clearly prove Lockdown Browser or webcam proctoring.

Tough ExamsFrequent QuizzesConcept FocusedTest Heavy

Assessment risk

Strict

36/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as tough and concept-based, manageable with deep study but not soft.

Tough ExamsConceptual QuizzesStudy Heavy
“ but manageable if you studied”
PHYS21
“ , but it is all down hill from there.”
PHYS22

Online

; reviews do not clearly prove webcam or Lockdown Browser use.

Weekly TestsHeavy Online Work
“youll have a and it is way more work then taking it on campus”
PHYS21

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Easily my most challenging class at SMC. This is a class you need to understand concepts more than rote memorization. He's nice and is determined to help.”

Voice snapshots generated from 25 reviews (20 In person, 5 Online), highlighting passionate teaching against heavy testing. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Passion

78/100

“This man is the most amazing Professor! He has a deep passion for teaching as well as a drive to help students understand the material.”

📚 Heavy Workload

24/100

“ . Thank me later. Ask your friend about him before enrollment. I didn't, and I learned the lesson. Insane workload.”

⚖️ Hard but Fair Effort

34/100

“If you show up to every class and really put in effort, you'll have a good chance at an A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Hilarious and genuine.
  • Very inspiring and passionate about physics and science education!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Really chill guy, but will grade harshly.
  • and exams
  • The if you study.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • I LOVE HIM. HE CARES ABOUT STUDENT
  • He's more of a friend/ older brother than a professor.
  • Office hours were the best

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

25

Recent reviews read by the AI

25

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-five detailed reviews over many years with workload.

Inside 25 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514
4 out of 53
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 54

Course coverage

PHYS2210 reviews
PHYSICS218 reviews
PHYS215 reviews
PHYSC211 review
PHYSCS211 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

7

A 7

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 1