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Eickemeyer, James

Cumulative GPA: 3.67/4.00 with 10 evaluations
Presents Material Clearly: 3.67
Recognizes Student Difficulties: 3.17

Physics Department, Cal Poly, SLO
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PHYS 121 Sophomore Grade Earned: A Required (Support) 12:18 am, Mar 26, 2012 Report Evaluation		Super good teacher. Funny. Explains the material very well. My only complaint would be that he doesn't answer emails, but that's not that big of a deal. I probably could have gone into his office hours if I REALLY needed to talk to him.

PHYS 121 Sophomore Grade Earned: B Required (Major) 9:20 am, Feb 29, 2012 Report Evaluation		Eickemeyer is a really cool guy who knows a lot about Physics. The way his class is structured is there are 2 quizzes (30 points each), 2 midterms(100 points each), 4 homework assignment due on the day of a quiz or a midterm (10 points each), the final (140 points), and lab (60 points). The quizzes are exact homework problems, so as long as you do the homework (which you have to because you need to turn it in along with your quiz) you will be fine. He allows you to use a 3x5 note card with each quiz or midterm and he doesn't collect them with the quiz/exam. I made some stupid mistakes on the two midterms which were detrimental to my grade, but if you attend lecture and take good notes (his notes help a lot with the homework) then you will have an easy time getting an A in his class.

PHYS 121 Sophomore Grade Earned: A Required (Support) 8:09 pm, Feb 15, 2012 Report Evaluation		i had taken physics in high school before, so this class was already pretty easy for me but i think that he presented the material in a good manner. we went through material pretty slow so that was nice for the people that were confused on some topics. homework is due about like every 2 weeks and a quiz when hw is due but the quiz is just one problem from the homework, with the exact numbers and everything so it's really easy. I would recommend going to his office hours because he actually grades the hw, but he has the teacher's edition in his office that he lets you copy if you need it. There's two midterms worth 100 points each consisting of a few free response and a few multiple choice, and a comprehensive final. He's a really sweet guy and isn't boring during his lectures! hopes this helps !!!

PHYS 121 Freshman Grade Earned: A Required (Major) 2:54 pm, Dec 8, 2011 Report Evaluation		Dr. Eickemeyer is a great guy, and you can tell he has a love for the subject. He is animated in his lectures and uses many different examples similar to homework. He does move pretty quickly, so you have to be an efficient note taker. His quizes and tests aren't too difficult, but he does challenge you. He doesn't seem as enthusiastic in office hours, but he is there to help.

ASTR 101 Freshman Grade Earned: B Elective 8:42 pm, Aug 1, 2001 Report Evaluation		he is funny, and makes astronomy interesting. He also gives multiple choice tests, so if you study even just a little, you should get an A

GEO 205 Junior Grade Earned: B Required (Major) 8:42 pm, Aug 1, 2001 Report Evaluation		Dr. E knows his geology. He goes to great lengths to make sure you understand the material. He gives thorough lectures in outline form, of which everything shows up on the exams. His multiple choice tests often have many "almost correct" answers but only one right answer. Study your notes carefully. He also raises many interesting theories regarding the Earth's formation, as well as its future.

GEOL 201 Freshman Grade Earned: A Required (Major) 8:42 pm, Aug 1, 2001 Report Evaluation		Dr. Eickemeyer is one of the most knowledgeable teachers I've had so far. He has a lecture voice, speaking in a level and clear technique that makes it easier to distinguish what is important and what is not. He writes all of his notes on the board, so you can miss any information. He always gives you opportunities for extra credit at the end of the quarter, and his tests mirror the notes. He is definitely a great teacher.



MATH 221 Freshman Grade Earned: C Required (Major) 8:42 pm, Aug 1, 2001 Report Evaluation		While his lectures are very boring, he explains the material fairly well and is able to clarify any difficulties.

ASTR 202 Freshman Grade Earned: B General Ed 1:43 pm, Aug 23, 2000 Report Evaluation		I really enjoyed this class. He found a way to make astronomy interesting. He lectures and we take motes. There are two midterms and a final. All tests are multiple choice which makes it easier. I think Dr. E is a pretty cool and funny guy. I would reccomend taking this class for your GE science section.

ASTR 102 Freshman Grade Earned: A Elective 3:04 pm, Jul 29, 2000 Report Evaluation		I found this class to be facinating amoung other things. Mr. E knew how to catch our attention for 1 hour and 59 min. of our 2 hour class (he would always let us out early). I strongly recomend that even if it is not required to take asronomy 102. Not just because it is an interesting subject but because of the way it is taught by Mr. E.

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