AI Rate Professor

Science

Brent Wilson

PHYSB4B · PHYSB2A · PHYS4A · PHYSB4A · PHYSB1A · PHYSB4C · 62 lifetime ratings

AI rating
60/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
61.9%
Difficulty
4.1

The decision

Take him if you can study heavily and use practice exams, but if .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHelpful when askedVery tough graderPractice exams matterHeavy physics workloadPolarizing by course
  • Recent PHYS B2A and B4C reviews are much more positive than older B4A online reviews.
  • Students , and passion for physics.
  • , and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

35/100

A grades are possible in some sections, but most students , and significant outside practice.

Online evidence is harsher and less easy-A friendly, while on practice exams and help.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

26/100

Physics content is repeatedly described as fast-paced, concept-heavy, and hard, especially B4A.

Online B4A reviews are the most difficult, while and B4C reviews are somewhat more manageable.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

52/100

Attendance rules vary, but labs and lectures are often important or .

, while in-person reviews often mark lecture optional but labs necessary.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

62/100

and practice exams, but many B4A students strongly warn against him.

, while older online B4A reviews are mostly avoid-level.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

30/100

Students repeatedly mention , and strict standards.

Format shift

Online reviews , while in-person reviews also call labs and .

Workload

Heavy

25/100

The workload , and major exam preparation.

Format shift

Online , while in-person reviews describe heavy but more structured work.

Teaching experience

Average

70/100

Many students say he is helpful, passionate, and clear, but others say lectures are not enough and require self-teaching.

Format shift

, while online teaching has stronger complaints about lecture usefulness.

Assessment method

Balanced

68/100

Grades combine exams, labs, homework, and projects, but .

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize exams and labs, while , and finals in more detail.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mixed but more positive recently, with students praising help and practice exams while and .

Main concern

and .

What students said

“He posts practice exams which are almost identical to the test and they help A LOT.”
PHYSB2A
“Do. Not. Take. His. Class. This is your warning.”
PHYSB4A

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly negative for , and weak online lectures, though a few praise his help.

Main concern

Online students often felt forced to teach themselves difficult material.

What students said

“This is the hardest course I've taken at BC so far.”
PHYSB4A
“ and does so nice”
PHYSB4A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are often difficult and central, but , and occasional can help.

Difficult ExamsPractice ExamsMultiple Choice ExamsFormula Sheet MentionedNo Proctorio Mentioned

Assessment risk

Strict

34/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews , and formula sheets, but still describe exams as hard and important.

Multiple Choice ExamsPractice ExamsCurves MentionedFormula Sheet Mentioned
“ and .”
PHYSB2A
“you can copy them down on a formula sheet for the tests.”
PHYSB4C

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention difficult exams and one review says he does not use Proctorio, but they .

Difficult ExamsNo Proctorio MentionedPractice Exams Harder Gap
“ though you may have did the hw.”
PHYSB4A
“ and does so nice”
PHYSB4A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He posts practice exams which are almost identical to the test and they help A LOT.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and workload. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

70/100

“Professor Wilson is an extremely helpful professor.”

🧪

34/100

“ but doable if you grasp the concept.”

⚖️

30/100

“He is a and nit picky for everything.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Wilson is super passionate about Physics and failing his class is really hard.
  • He will help through any questions you have and .
  • He doesn't really teach and pretty much makes you learn it yourself.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • and .
  • This class is hard.
  • Use and study the practice exams!

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams and Labs

  • The final is 25%.
  • Labs(20%) and HW (1.6% each) total to about 40% of class grades.
  • If you come late to a and get a 0, which can cripple your grade.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

62

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years and courses provide strong evidence, though course differences between B2A, B4A, and B4C are large.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 526
4 out of 510
3 out of 59
2 out of 57
1 out of 511

Course coverage

PHYSB4A25 reviews
PHYSB2A16 reviews
PHYS4A3 reviews
PHYSB4C3 reviews
PHYSB1A2 reviews
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PHYSB4B1 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

48 reported outcomes

A range

14

A+ 2 · A 11 · A- 1

B range

15

B+ 7 · B 8

C range

14

C+ 4 · C 8 · C- 2

D range

2

D+ 2

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2