Brett Clark

CHEM201B · PHYS208AB · PHYS208A · CHEM201A · PHYS208 · PSCI210 · PHYS205A · PHYS208B · PSCI21O · 74 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 62/100
RMP rating: 3.5/5
Take again: 52.63%
Difficulty: 4.3

The decision

if you want to learn physics deeply and can handle a demanding, high-effort course.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerExcellent lecturerVery difficult examsHeavy homeworkGenerous partial creditPolarizing attitude

Students often praise Clark's lectures and subject mastery, especially in in-person physics courses.
The workload and , so strong grades require sustained practice and office-hour help.
Online reviews are much more , and harsher experiences.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

An A is possible because of partial credit and , but students repeatedly say it requires heavy practice, support courses, and serious study.

In-person evidence shows hard-earned A grades, while and frustration.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

24/100

The physics content is concept-heavy, fast, and often described as the hardest class students have taken.

Both formats are difficult, but online reviews make the course feel less supported.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

because students warn that skipping class makes passing unlikely.

, while online reviews stress watching lectures and staying current.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

58/100

, but weaker support and harsh tone make him risky for students seeking a smoother course.

, while online students are much less positive.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

45/100

He is viewed as tough, but , and effort-based help make grading more survivable than the exams feel.

Format shift

, while online reviews emphasize tough grading.

Workload

Heavy

22/100

Students commonly report 10 to 20 hours of weekly work, many practice problems, quizzes, labs, and .

Format shift

Heavy workload appears in both formats, with .

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

His teaching , and deep, but some students describe him as .

Format shift

reviews, where communication is a recurring complaint.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

, and difficult problem solving, with homework serving mainly as preparation.

Format shift

Both formats are test-heavy, though online students mention quizzes and exams with less perceived support.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

but much stronger, with many students calling him an excellent lecturer for a very hard class.

Main concern

The course demands major weekly study time and .

What students said

“ .”
PHYS208A

“Don't get me wrong, Clark is HARD, but it's because he wants you to understand the material.”
PHYS208AB

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews describe a hard, often frustrating class with weak communication and heavy testing pressure.

Main concern

and harsh online course structure.

What students said

“There was literally no attempts by Professor Clark to communicate with his students.”
PHYS205A

“I literally can't keep my head above water.”
PHYS208B

Exam style

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Exams and quizzes are described as difficult, time-limited, and conceptually demanding, though partial credit can reduce the damage.

Difficult QuizzesHard MidtermsPartial CreditFormula RecallClosed Note Exams Mentioned Online

Assessment risk

Strict

28/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe tricky quizzes and partial credit often mentioned.

Tricky QuizzesHard ExamsGenerous Partial Credit

“ and are limited on time.”
PHYS208A

“ if you are lost on an exam.”
PHYS208A

Online

Online reviews mention hard quizzes and closed note.

Closed Note ExamsHard QuizzesTest Heavy

“ .”
PSCI210

“tests as if he's rooting for you to fail.”
PHYS208B

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Clark knows his stuff, and teaches a difficult class in an if you put in the work.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“ .”

📚 Workload Reality

22/100

“Be prepared to spend about 10-20 hours outside of class per week to do well.”

⚖️ Grade Cost

38/100

“Don't expect an A unless you work hard for it.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Clark is a fantastic lecturer, and he really does teach Physics in a way that will leave you with a .
His lectures are great and , and he's also hilarious.
and seems to genuinely love teaching students.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

This class was the toughest class I've ever taken.
Just put in the work and you can get an A (you only need a 80%).
If you do not put in a hard effort, you will not pass.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Student Experience

Pretty much a gate keeper.
He is unhelpful, unspecific, and rude when you ask him questions.
, if at all.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is based on 50 detailed reviews across many years, with consistent themes about strong teaching, high difficulty, and heavy workload.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 533

4 out of 514

3 out of 56

2 out of 57

1 out of 514

Course coverage

PHYS208A15 reviews

PHYS208B15 reviews

PHYS208AB5 reviews

PHYS205A4 reviews

CHEM201B3 reviews

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

44 reported outcomes

A range

A 18

B range

B+ 4 · B 8 · B- 1

C range

C+ 2

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 5 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 3

Brett Clark

x x if you want to learn physics deeply and can handle a demanding, high-effort course.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

HardWork

Challenging

Mandatory

Depends

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📚 Workload Reality

⚖️ Grade Cost

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

⚠️ About Student Experience

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want to learn physics deeply and can handle a demanding, high-effort course.