Cathy Cox

PHYSICS103 · PHS111 · PHYS107 · PHYSICS101 · PHYS105 · PHY207 · PHY104 · 9 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 72/100
RMP rating: 3.8/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 2.8

The decision

if you want a kind, knowledgeable physics teacher and and quieter lectures.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring and approachableTest heavyClear lecturesNo expensive lab bookCan feel monotonous

Students praise her care, accessibility, and deep physics knowledge across multiple courses.
Tests and participation matter; lectures can feel slow or boring to some.
You can often skip buying textbooks or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

Many earn As or Bs with steady work, but and .

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

Physics concepts challenge some students while others call parts super easy depending on math readiness.

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

Several PHS111 reviews mark attendance mandatory with .

All evidence is in person; one PHY207 note said attendance no.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

and knowledge despite boring-lecture and .

All evidence is in person; .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

52/100

Tagged both caring and ; tests weigh heavily but understanding students succeed.

Format shift

All evidence is in person.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

Participation assignments and labs are manageable, but .

Format shift

All evidence is in person.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Knowledgeable, approachable, and ; some find lectures slow or uninspiring.

Format shift

All evidence is in person.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

75/100

and labs.

Format shift

All evidence is in person.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person physics and astronomy with , and occasional monotonous lectures.

Main concern

Lectures can feel boring and .

What students said

“Cathy is very sweet, and cares for her students understanding the material.”
PHS111

“ so you don't have to buy a lab book. You can get away with no text book too!”
PHY207

“Monotonous lectures - The most boring teacher ever.”
PHY104

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Courses rely on weighted tests plus participation activities; .

Test HeavyParticipation ActivitiesLab Packets

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and participation assignments; lab packets replace purchased lab books.

Test HeavyParticipation PointsLab Packets

“ and understanding as long as you can get over the fact that it’s a bit boring at times”
PHS111

“ so you don't have to buy a lab book.”
PHY207

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Cathy is an awesome lady. She doesn't require her students to call her Dr. Cox, she is on a first name basis with everyone and .”
Voice snapshots generated from 9 , and lecture tone. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“ and easy to understand. Overall shes wonderful!”

⚖️

52/100

“ and understanding as long as you can get over the fact that it’s a bit boring at times”

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85/100

“ so you don't have to buy a lab book. You can get away with no text book too!”

😴 Lecture Style Risk

40/100

“Monotonous lectures - The most boring teacher ever.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Cathy is very sweet, and cares for her students understanding the material.
She is extremely knowledgeable on the subject.
Lectures are a bit slow monotonous.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Super easy class though.
Very difficult class if math doesn't click for you.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

very approachable
Wants the student to succeed.
If she likes you, she is a big help.

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Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

Nine in-person reviews from 2012-2025 with mixed but , and lecture style.

Inside 9 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

PHS1113 reviews

PHY1041 review

PHY2071 review

PHYS1051 review

PHYS1071 review

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Cathy Cox

x x if you want a kind, knowledgeable physics teacher and x x x x and quieter lectures.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Mandatory

WorthIt

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🎯 Teaching Quality

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💰 x x x

😴 Lecture Style Risk

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Character

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if you want a kind, knowledgeable physics teacher and and quieter lectures.

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