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Edward Redish
Professor (1998 – 2012)
Maryland (UMD)
Physics
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4.0500****
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Rated by 20 students
2.96
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across 4 classes
Spring 2012 Schedule
PHYS 122 - FUND OF PHYSICS II
Add to schedule MWF 10:00am-10:50am,
M 11:00am-11:50am,
M 12:00pm-1:50pm
Add to schedule MWF 10:00am-10:50am,
W 11:00am-11:50am,
W 12:00pm-1:50pm
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EDCI 788
PHYS 121
PHYS 122
PHYS 374
PHYS 420
PHYS 708

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5*****
PHYS 122 - FUND OF PHYSICS II
Dr. Redish is a shining example of excellence in teaching that the rest of the UMD faculty should be following. He is ALWAYS willing to talk to you, he knows everyone by name (everyone!) and he tells you very frankly that if you understand the homew...
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Professor rated by: Microbiology Student on 5/16/08
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2**
PHYS 121 - FUND OF PHYSICS I
If you choose to take Redish's class, DEFINITELY go to the Slawsky clinic. They're great with homework help. Ask for Ralph. He's awesome
Pros: I like his grade distribution- tests aren't everything
He takes a lot of participation points
Cons: No textbook
His homework sometimes doesn't relate to the lecture material
It's a SHIT load of work
Professor rated by: Psychology Student on 12/6/10
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PHYS 122
FUND OF PHYSICS II
5*****
Dr. Redish is a shining example of excellence in teaching that the rest of the UMD faculty should be following. He is ALWAYS willing to talk to you, he knows everyone by name (everyone!) and he tells you very frankly that if you understand the homework, you will do well on the exams. Granted, the homework is insanely difficult, but with enough time spent in the Course Center or Slawsky Clinic, you will understand it. The homework may take a while to do, but once you understand it, studying for the exams does not take very long at all. His course is more conceptual and less math based than other physics courses, and this is not for some people. I personally was bombing the course before I listened to Dr. Redish's advice and spent a few hours in the Course Center on Wednesdays. It worked miracles!



His course is enlightening, to say the least. Learning under Dr. Redish's tutelage has helped me academically and it has helped me grow as a person (really). He is highly recommended by me.
Professor rated by: Microbiology Student on May 16, 2008
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PHYS 121
FUND OF PHYSICS I
5*****
I'll preface this comment by saying Redish's students tend to either love or hate him. He has a unique (and extremely effective, if you ask me) teaching style which some people struggle to adapt to. With that said, I LOVED Redish. His main objective to teach, rather than research, unlike many professors at UMD, which was refreshing. He gives 2 exams and a final, which are fairly difficult, but also curved a good amount (a 70% on a test is an A, sort of). Also, the lab and discussion grades are graded leniently so they also pad your grade. He gives weekly quizzes which arent too difficult as long as you understand the basic concepts. I think he is an excellent teacher with reasonable grading standards, and I can't recommend his class enough.
Professor rated by: Biological Sciences Program Student on January 21, 2010
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PHYS 121
FUND OF PHYSICS I
4****
Pros: makes you think!
Cons: doesn't spell out the equations for you.
He engages the students in a way no other professor has been able to do for me while at UMD. He frustrated me a lot, but at the same time I felt like the material I did understand will be with me longer than most subjects I have "learned" over the last few years. I would take him again in a heartbeat.
Professor rated by: Biological Sciences Program Student on December 12, 2010
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PHYS 121
FUND OF PHYSICS I
2**
Pros: I like his grade distribution- tests aren't everything

He takes a lot of participation points
Cons: No textbook

His homework sometimes doesn't relate to the lecture material

It's a SHIT load of work
If you choose to take Redish's class, DEFINITELY go to the Slawsky clinic. They're great with homework help. Ask for Ralph. He's awesome
Professor rated by: Psychology Student on December 6, 2010
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PHYS 121
FUND OF PHYSICS I
4****
Pros: Great professor, makes lecture very exciting. Lectures are interacive and interesting. Very generous curve on exams and overall grade
Cons: Workload is heavy for a 100-level course. Heavy portion of your grade is based on homework and lab, if you have a harsh TA it will ruin your grade
Professor rated by: Architecture Student on November 11, 2010
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PHYS 122
FUND OF PHYSICS II
5*****
Homeworks are very hard but once you understand them you will be fine for the exam.



His exams are relatively easy to predict, just study the homework and past exams he puts online.



Very enthusiastic and makes physics interesting
Professor rated by: Biology Student on July 27, 2008
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PHYS 121
FUND OF PHYSICS I
3***
his teaching method is very different from other but the curve is very generous
Professor rated by: Biology Student on December 29, 2008
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PHYS 121
FUND OF PHYSICS I
4****
Professor rated by: English Student on December 7, 2010
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PHYS 121
FUND OF PHYSICS I
5*****
Professor rated by: Biology Student on December 4, 2010
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PHYS 121
FUND OF PHYSICS I
4****
Professor rated by: Environmental Science and Technology Student on October 5, 2010
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PHYS 121
FUND OF PHYSICS I
4****
Professor rated by: Biological Sciences Program Student on January 12, 2009
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PHYS 121
FUND OF PHYSICS I
4****
Professor rated by: Biology Student on December 14, 2008
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PHYS 121
FUND OF PHYSICS I
4****
Professor rated by: Biological Sciences Program Student on November 25, 2008
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PHYS 122
FUND OF PHYSICS II
5*****
Pros: Very Engaging

Allows you to take the make up exams and average the two grades
Cons: No book to study off so you have to go to class
Professor rated by: Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics Student on November 14, 2011
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PHYS 122
FUND OF PHYSICS II
4****
The class is fun and he makes Physics interesting. Homework is a pain. The curve is big.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on March 31, 2009
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PHYS 122
FUND OF PHYSICS II
2**
He's smart, but it's so hard to understand what he's trying to teach you
Professor rated by: Animal Science Student on May 14, 2008
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PHYS 122
FUND OF PHYSICS II
3***
Professor rated by: Kinesiology Student on April 21, 2010
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PHYS 122
FUND OF PHYSICS II
5*****
Professor rated by: Biological Sciences Program Student on June 11, 2009
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PHYS 122
FUND OF PHYSICS II
5*****
Professor rated by: Biology Student on March 7, 2009
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PHYS 122
FUND OF PHYSICS II
4****
Professor rated by: Nutrition and Food Science Student on February 24, 2009
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