Richard Fizell

PHY4A · PHYSICS · PHYSICS2A · PHYSIC4A · PHYSICS4A4B · PHYS2A · PHYSC4ABC · PHYSI4 · PHYS1A · PHYSC4 · PHYS4ABC · PHYSC002A · PHYS4A · PHYSC2B · PHYS2 · PHYSC2AB · PHY4ABC · PHYS2B · PHYSC4B · PHYSIC4ABC · PHYS2A2B · PHYSC4A · 27 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 68/100
RMP rating: 4.0/5
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Difficulty: 3.4

The decision

if you want to learn real physics and are ready to work hard; avoid if you need an easy A.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerBrilliant PhysicistHard TestsHelpful If You TryFast LecturesDo All Homework

Strong subject mastery and many students call him among the .
Physics is challenging; an A , and study time.
Lectures can be fast or , and his blunt style intimidates some students.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

Students say an A , and study time; B is more realistic for many.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Physics content is repeatedly called challenging with fast lectures and tough problem work.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Comments stress attending class and keeping up or you will get lost.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

and help if you put in the work, despite difficulty and personality.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

Described as a , but and grades track effort closely.

Format shift

Workload

Heavy

28/100

, and studying from old exams are expected.

Format shift

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Clear and inspiring for many; others struggle with speed, tangents, and a blunt classroom style.

Format shift

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

68/100

Quizzes, tests, and labs dominate; and old exams.

Format shift

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person physics students praise deep knowledge and help for serious students, while , and abrasive moments.

Main concern

, and ; personality can feel harsh if he dislikes you.

What students said

“The class is challenging, but Dr. .”
PHYS2B

“Very good physics teacher, but you must put in a lot of individual study time to earn the A.”
PHYS2A

“It's NOT easy to get an "A"......”
PHYSIC4A

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Exams are hard and straightforward if you practice; some mention formula cheat sheets and old exams.

Hard TestsQuizzesOld Exams HelpCheat Sheet Formulas (some)

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and quizzes are tough; students , and board formulas.

Hard In-Person TestsQuizzesOld ExamsFormula Cheat Sheet

“ and .”
PHYS4ABC

“Tests and and straight forward.”
PHYS2A2B

“In front of the solution book there are formulars that you need to copy down to your cheat sheet”
PHYSC4B

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Very good physics teacher, but you must put in a lot of individual study time to earn the A.”
Voice snapshots generated from 27 in-person reviews spanning 2003-2010, highlighting brilliance, hard work, and mixed personality. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“Dr. Fizell is a really great teacher. He will help you out and .”

🔥 Course Challenge

28/100

“He was a good teacher, but VERY hard. You must attend class.”

👍

72/100

“ and very helpful!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He really knows his stuff and .
Quite possibly the strangest teacher at Delta. I think hes a genius though
Seems very abrasive when you first meet him. But a .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

It's NOT easy to get an "A"......
AND PRACTICE PROBLEMS, or you'll and test
It's tough to get the A ,but getting a B is pretty obtainable.

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Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-seven multi-year in-person reviews with detailed, mostly consistent themes on difficulty, teaching, and workload.

Inside 27 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Richard Fizell

x x if you want to learn real physics and are ready to work hard; avoid if you need an easy A.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

HardWork

Challenging

Mandatory

WorthIt

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

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In person

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🎯 Teaching Quality

🔥 Course Challenge

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👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

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if you want to learn real physics and are ready to work hard; avoid if you need an easy A.

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