AWESOME TEACHER. intimidated by physics at first, took his class, LOVED IT. you have to work hard to get an A though, but its like that in any science. he explains concepts very clearly and his tests are chill to take if you pay attention in class. ask him to bring his "A game"--IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND.

I'm taking his class right now and I actually look forward to attending. He's clear, nice, a great professor, and is always willing to help his students out. He performs experiments to help his students understand the concepts, so he keeps everyone awake during class. Very energetic and funny too. Take this class with Brahmia ! You'll love him

I HATED physics coming into the class. Brahmia gave me a whole new perspective on the course. I still don't love physics, but he made the class very understandable and enjoyable. He's a fair grader -- he's not the easiest, but with the way that he portions the weight of quizzes, online quizzes, and exam grades makes it very easy to pass the class

brahmia is THE best physics teacher ever.. his exams are really easy mostly all his questions are in the notes..his notes are so helpful and he really helps you if you want to learn! if you attend his lectures and do the online hw you will definitely pass the class with atleast a B!!

He is by far the most helpful and easiest professor ever. He cares about his students more than anything. He will do anything to make sure students does great job in his class. Attend his lectures and you will never have to worry about opening the text book,do online quizzes and you're good to go! HE is by far the best professor i came across at RU

Wonderful professor, definitely the best I've had my freshman year. I really had a terrible experience with physics in high school and was dreading the class coming in, but Brahmia made the subject so interesting and do-able that I'm actually considering a minor in it now. Great great professor, definitely.

Best teacher I've ever had, by far. Grading is really fair with online and in class quizzes plus exams. He teaches everything crystal clear so it's really beneficial to go to lecture even though it's early and on fridays. Really wants students to do well and will make time to meet with you anytime.

Brahmia is clear, concise, and most importantly, down to earth. I would recommend him to anyone. He tells you exactly what you need to know in an easy to understand way. If you keep up with the course content and attend his review sessions, you'll do well. Brahmia <3

The best teacher I have ever had. He explains everything very clearly and cares about his students doing well in the class so he tries to help them. The class does require work to get an A, but it is very reasonable. I was very upset about taking physics in the summer but I ended up loving the class. I wish he taught second summer semester.

My favorite teach of the year. He is incredibly helpful and is a lot of fun to watch during class. Even if you usually fall asleep in heavy math classes, your attention will be glued to him during lecture. There's even a fb page about him.

He's a good professor. Exams are straightforward, if you do the homework and online quizzes then it's easy to get an A

I never had a high level of interest in physics, nor was I very good at it in high school. Dr. Brahmia made me want to learn and understand physics. The questions on his test are from his notes as well as the online quizzes. The book is virtually unnecessary.

Brahmia is the epitome of a great professor. It's hard NOT to pay attention to him. He assigns weekly online quizzes and recitation quizzes. All of his exams are multiple choice. He posts lecture slides online, but you need to go to class for solutions to the problems. He also has great demonstrations in class. This guy is the BEST!

FOR SURE he is one of the best professors you will ever have! Easily the best science prof at Rutgers. Enthusiastic, very clear, always willing to help, and funny. Take Brahmia!

Phenomenal lecturer. Every other professor in other department *cough chemistry* should take a page out of his book. If you can't learn from Dr. Baki B, then you're probably doing something wrong.

Awesome professor! Really goes out of his way to help his students outside of scheduled class time. Very helpful and clear.

Don't miss Brahmia's lecture since every lecture is fun. Pay attention in his lectures and I am sure that you can have at least half a grade improvement

One of the best Professors I've ever had! Makes complex topics easy to understand. Very helpful in and out of class and extremely entertaining. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you won't want to miss his lectures!

Best Professor at Rutgers, he puts a lot of effort in making this class enjoyable and easy. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you should go to class because his lectures are helpful and studying from the textbook is terribly confusing. Also his presentations are the best! If you need extra help he is always available.

The best teacher I've had at rutgers so far. He will explain everything in a simple straight forward way that makes you understand. As long as you do the work and the homework you will do well all of his exams are very simple as long as you know the material.

Baki is the greatest professor here at Rutgers. If you're going to take Physics, take it with him. His lectures are crucial for learning, so be sure to attend all lectures. Go to his weekly reviews and exam reviews and you'll be set for all of the exams, which aren't too tough to begin with. Baki should just teach every physics class at Rutgers. :)

He's a great teacher who makes physics verrrry appealing :) The only thing standing in the way between you and a great grade in this class is yourself. Show up, do the work, and don't over-analyze his exam questions. He makes himself SUPER available for students who need extra help. He's the best!

This is the best run course at Rutgers in my opinion. Do not take this class in the off season! You will like it better when he teaches, he is very easy to understand and is very fair. If you put the work in, passing is a guarantee and you will learn a lot!

Brahmia is the BEST SCIENCE PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD AT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY. All professors need to take notes on how to teach from him. honestly i didnt even read the book I just listened to him and read over his lecture notes. Go to his reviews and get a good group to study with. Its easy to pass the class with a C but not easy to get an A

Great professor, but tough subject so you still need to work like a dog. an 87 or up is an A but there is no A- so between an 83 or an 87 will get you a B+.Dont underestimate the online quizzes or recitation quizzes.odds are the recitation quizzes will hurt you. getting 100 on all of the online quizzes may push you up a grade so dont screw them up

Best instructor you will ever have. Extremely organized, prepared,polite, helpful. Responds to e-mails at 1 in the morning! Makes every effort to help you understand and do your best. Very encouraging.

Generates interest in the material and does awesome live examples in class. Really a great teacher as many others have said. Take his class, you'll not find a better teacher.

BEST PROFESSOR AT RUTGERS!!!! He makes you want to be a physics major. I hated physics in high school, and I loved it with him. You don't need to use to book for anything but problems, he teaches the concepts THAT well!!!!! Highly recommend him, try not to take anyone else for physics if you can help it.

best teacher i've ever had at rutgers, never been as inspired or excited a science class. his reviews are really helpful you should go to them all the time! don't really need the textbook concentrate on lecture problems online quizzes homeworks and recitation questions

Dr.Brahmia is one of the top3 science profs at RU!Ive hated physics in highschool and was dreading it here but he totally changed my view.I love physics now!Dont buy the textbook nor do the HW problems.Just go to lectures,his weeklyreview,understand online quiz inside out and you'll be fine.I think i might change my major to physics now cuz of him!

Not going to lie, Brahmia's pretty good! Gives demonstrations, great notes in lecture, shows you how to do most problems. For some reason I just couldn't pick up on it, especially conceptual and certain problems wouldn't stick. Probably something on my part instead of his! Can't wait for next semester with 204, plan on doing a lot better!

i didn't care for physics in high school, but he made it interesting and easy. the exams are very straightforward--just do the online quizzes again. also, he is an awesome lecturer! the best, actually.

This man is a revelation. I cannot get over how perfect his teaching style is. He is extremely interesting, and makes his lectures very interactive - you can't NOT pay attention to him! He is very funny, and makes you use your head. Holds review sessions every Friday. Helpfulness is unbelievable, I cant believe how much work he puts into helping.

Great professor! One of the best I've ever had. Teaches very well and makes a very hard class a lot easier than it is. Take him at all cost!

He makes his classes amazingly interesting while teaching a subject that has so much potential to be either dull or awesome. I will admit that he has an accent, but it's much too light to actually interfere with understanding him. If you have a choice, I highly recommend him for anyone who has to / wants to take Physics.

Spectacular professor! Presents material with all the allure of an infomercial . Not a bad class at all

This guy is god, his lectures teach you everything you need in life not only Physics

He is the best teacher out there. Go to his review sessions(I think Thursdays from 10:30-12 on Busch in the MSLC) He literally teaches everything in lecture again in the review sessions and he helps you so much with the exams in these reviews. He answers all your questions. And his beard is so legendary. Go to lecture and do the online hw for an A

I love Dr. Brahmia! He is such a helpful & energetic professor who clearly loves teaching the physics material. I actually found myself being excited to attend his lectures &reviews. Sadly, the final was a little on the tough side so I couldn't get the A I was aiming for, but can't wait for 204 with him in the spring..plan on working much harder!

Really one of the best professors I've ever had. Took AP Physics in high school, didn't enjoy it, he made me like it. Great way of explaining difficult material, demonstrations are cool as hell. Really looking forward to 204 with him.Pretty easy class.Don't need book if go to class.He wants you to succeed so badly and has review sessions etc tohelp

Great, funny teacher, he actually teaches everything and you remember it. Exams are fair. He has reviews every week so if you miss anything he will make sure you understand it. Attendance is not mandatory. Do not buy the book, you are wasting your money. Take him you will not regret it!

Overall, I would say he is a good professor. He really wants his students to do well. He doesn't take attendance but I would say to definitely go to lecture! He really explains things and answers the problems in his powerpoint. The answers are not online. Also, in addition to office hours, he has a review session every Thursday! Definitely go!

Had Brahmia for both Extended physics 202 and 203, he is a really great professor. Communicates information really well, provides plenty of examples and practice problems. However, the class is difficult. I did great on in class problems, hw problems, quizzes, and online quizzes, but bombed all the exams leaving me with a C in both classes.

Best professor I've ever had - very passionate about teaching, very clear, VERY helpful. Although there is no curve, an 87+ will get you an A. Doesn't use the book -- all of the exam questions come from his notes.

Brahmia is one of the best professors I have ever had. He knows EVERYTHING about physics and is one of the best teachers. He knows where students have the most trouble and simplifies things so well. And he is really funny and does awesome experiments in lecture. You don't need the book at all, but make sure you go to lecture.

Brahmia is simply the best professor I've ever come across so far at RU. He simplifies very tough concepts in physics and helps students who genuinely show interest in the course to his fullest. The key to success in this class is studying after lecture and going to office hours and Thursday review sessions in ARC. Do that and you'll be just fine.

the best prof at rutgers!! he knows how to teach and explains things well so u understand why he was always very enthusiastic to teach and made things interesting as well he was organized and neat and was a genius textbook isnt needed cos all u need is him rutgers needs more profs like him he was by far my fav prof at rutgers!!

"The sum of forces=ma"! Best professor I have ever had. Put in the effort and you will get a good grade

Amazing professor and really awesome class. Helps you whenever you need it and makes complex material easy to digest. Do the problems and practice them as much as you can, and its easy to get a good grade.

Baki Brahmia is the best professor you'll ever have...he genuinely wants students to learn & ENJOY physics. He's funny too: there's never a dull moment in lecture & falling asleep in his class is out of the question! Extremely smart and very helpful. "For sure" the best professor at Rutgers. My Tuesday & Friday mornings will never be the same :-/

Put simply: Brahmia = PERFECTION. He sparks an interest in physics in virtually any student & makes sure we absolutely understand what he's taught before leaving class/review sessions. He's also super kind. He tries his best to help students whenever he can, though his busy schedule doesn't permit him very often. Best professor; take his classes!

Very enthusiastic teacher, lots of cool demos during lecture. Simplifies the material and make sure everyone understands each step. However, the homework and exam problems were much more complex. Always super busy, so if u need help go to reviews. If you don't put much effort in, expect a C. If you want to do better, do all the practice problems!!

Great lecturer with cool demonstrations. Breaks physics down so anyone can understand. However, the exams are VERY difficult compared to the problems practiced in class. The class has a set curve, but don't be fooled. It's actually very difficult to get an A!

Great teacher ! very enthusiastic and helpful. You wont find a better prof then brahmia. I plan to take him again for 204. Ps. it is difficult to get an A but a B is def doable

Ok so this guy is a really good lecturer. However,ironically he makes fun of everyone for being stupid and everyone laughs at being called stupid! Don't be fooled by his initial impression. He has no interest to consider you worth his time. Instead every question you ask or have will be brought up in reviews. Class> individual help enough said.

this is the first online class i have ever taken where i actually learned the material! Brahmia is the man. The videos were awesome and very helpful. I highly recommend taking this class.

Brahmia is a good professor- don't underestimate the work in this class though. If you want an A, pay attention in lecture, do the homework (by yourself, not yahoo answers) and study for exams by practicing homework problems. He's pretty tricky on exams and his finals were pretty hard. Make sure you understand the concepts and go to office hours.

Best professor I have had at Rutgers - highly recommended. Very passionate about physics and wants to see his students do well.

Brahmia is the best professor. Don't buy the book, it's a waste of money. Most, if not all, of the exam problems come from the online quizzes or the concepts talked about in class. As long as you pay attention in class and write down everything he says about a problem or concept you are golden.

Probably the best professor I've ever had. He truly wishes his students do well, and the enthusiasm with which he teaches is extraordinary; you can tell he is teaching because he loves to teach and not just for the money. Go to class even though it isn't required, exams aren't that easy, but if you pay attention you will be just fine.

He's really the best professor I had since I started at Rutgers. He's clear with his explanations and most importantly he makes the subject easy and clear to understand. I highly recommend him. GREAT PROFESSOR

Easily the best professor I've had at rutgers. Truly loves physics and each lecture is refreshing and packed with useful information. He actually explains everything he is teaching while most professors just read off a power point. Physics is challenging but if you put the time in and take advantage of available resources a B/B+ is very attainable

Best professor I've ever had at rutgers. I never wanted to miss a class. I learned so much. He loves the subject and gives you such an energy to learn and a passion to understand. Take him and you'll do well and it'll set you up for success in physics 2

Brahmia is absolutely the best. He's very good at explaining the concepts and he doesn't mind answering questions. I did the textbook problems and they were helpful but they really aren't necessary. Just go to class, do the online assignment and study the lectures. The exams are really straightforward, no surprises.

One of the most enthusiastic people I've ever seen in my life. It's incredible how passionate he is during his lectures. I hate Physics, and he didn't do anything to change that, but it would've been even worse without him. His HW and exams are kinda tough, but his review videos before exams are FANTASTIC. The best Gen Physics professor out there.

Overall great professor. The exams are difficult but if you know how to do the online hw and the lecture problems you should be fine.

The best professor I've had so far at Rutgers. Rutgers really needs more professors like him. He has a passion for teaching and his lectures are really interesting, I didn't miss one lecture all semester. He explains the material well and it's easy to do well on the exams if you study his review videos and class notes. Book isn't needed at all.

LOOOOOOVE Brahmia. He is amazing. He explains the material thoroughly in class and genuinely cares about his students. Book is not needed, do the online quizzes, the lecture notes, write down the concepts he says in class, and you will be fine!

The best physics professor! !! Explains everything in a way that is understandable and gives you the ability to apply what you have learned. He is not easy but gives you all the tools to do well in the course.

I could not ask for a better professor. Helpful both online and in person. I was in his online section and LOVED IT. I am taking his online section for physics 2. Take your time to REALLY understand the problems presented in lecture and recitation. If you understand ALL OF THEM you will get a A on exams. You need to work hard, but an A is doable!

Best professor. Haven't missed any lectures. Exams are fair. Weekly homework (google may become one of your best friends) but the homework will help for the exam and Brahmia's a good professor. He will prepare you for what is to come.

The best, i cannot emphasize best more. He is the best physics professor at Rutgers. Very educated, well respected by his colleagues and very nice. He is my mentor and the reason why I am a physics major.

His lectures get boring every once in a while, but he is the definition of AWSOME. both as a human being and a well educated professor.

I have to say, physics is super hard for me. Harder than orgo (lol). But the way Brahmia teaches is awesome! He really cares for his students. Attend office hours and tutoring sessions for homework (a must). A must if you are weak in algebra or math in general. He doesn't really focus on concepts in lecture, so read the textbook on your own.

Physics is definitely not my thing, but Brahmia made it a lot easier. He's very passionate about what he believes in so it rubs off on you. Go to lecture! Do not skip! He says valuable information there. Exams are basically lecture notes, hw questions, and stuff he says in lecture. He does not curve besides what is in his syllabus. 87A.

Definition of Clarity and a great helper if you put a good amount of work.

After sitting in AP Physics C in high school, wow. Huge difference. Brahmia is definitely engaging as a lecturer, but he is not a good lecturer. He places no value on conceptual explanations and merely works on problems during lecture. This was the total opposite of my high school teacher who was 100x better than Brahmia (got double 4s on the AP).

Prof. Brahmia is the best professor I've ever had at this University. I took Extended Physics with him and although the subject matter was hard, he really encouraged all of us to learn and explained the material phenomenally. I wish more professors taught like him!

Professo Brahmia is everything you can ask for in a professor. He's extremely dedicated and approachable. His lectures are informative and he makes them much more enjoyable because he's so excited by the material. The only problem is his homework problems are so much harder than what you do in class (his exams are much easier than homework though)

The best professor i've ever had!!! Brilliant and kind man who cares about teaching and inspiring his students.

Brahmia is one of the best professors I have had at Rutgers. His lectures are incredibly engaging. He has a way of explaining even the most complicated of concepts in simple terms that truly helped me understand the concepts. Everyone should experience Brahmia as a professor. There is also a good grading scale, but no curve, so DO study for exams.

Whoever said that Brahmia is a good professor is wrong. He can be a good professor in terms of learning physics and help you with med school, but the way he curves lowered my GPA a lot!! If you want a better GPA, I would definitely avoid this professor and take Croft. Otherwise is the chance to get ready to learn more physics!!

Brahmia is an amazing lecture, but his exams are very tough! He can be picky with the way how he grades his midterms (15 questions each), and he lowers everyone's test scores after they have been graded. If I were you, I would definitely be prepared to work hard because this man proves that physics is tough and he wants students to learn. Not easy!

Brahmia is a good professor, but his 2 midterms are really tough, almost impossible. This is a weed out class like Physics 203.

Brahmia- Great professor, because he actually teaches. he makes the material interesting and clear if you actually pay attention. If you're lost, ask him a question he actually cares and be glad to answer it. Class is overall easy. to get that A just spend at least one or two days a week and you will do fine.

The best teacher you can ask for. He is nice and helpful. you will enjoy this class.

honestly, there is no better professor than brahmia. his class is life changing, you wont get a better professor than him ever. take him if you can AMAZING AND SO MOTIVATIONAL

He is hands down the best professor at Rutgers!! His exams are not easy, but extremely fair. If you study well, you will do very well in the class. His lectures are so amazing, you won't want to skip them. TAKE THIS CLASS, YOU WILL LOVE IT EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE PHYSICS. Also, don't waste money on the book, his lectures are sufficient.

Best professor at Rutgers hands down, and one of the few who actually seems to care about his students.

Prof. Brahmia was extremely helpful, he holds reviews every week and before each exam, be prepared for lots of homework and quizzes. No extra credit. Exams are tough but fair. He provides the slides and even though attendance is not mandatory missing a class will have a big impact in your grade. I barely used the book. Greatly recommend him!

Dr. Brahmia is definitely one of the best professors out there. He is very inspirational and passionate when it comes to physics. In addition to his lectures there are other online resources you are able to access, but Dr. Brahmia is always willing to help. Tests are a little rough, but definitely fair. Spend the time and you'll get the grade.

Prof Brahmia is amazing. Very clear lectures and demonstrations in class. He clarifies any questions you may have. Open to help you if you need extra help. Exams are a little tough, but if you study right, can easily pass.

Honestly. He's over hyped. He's a great guy and has wonderful videos. But if you have never taken physics before and math is jot your Forte. It's he's not really worth it.

very kind professor, and he is incredibly passionate. he really wants to see everyone do well, but his exams aren't the easiest. tons of conceptual questions which are unnecessary; this doesn't prove that we know physics. his exams are not evenly spread out at all. lecture is so boring. asking him questions one-on-one doesn't help. study a LOT.

Lecture slides, online homework assignments (redo them before the exam), exam review videos, and yahoo answers. Do not touch the book unless you want your life to be harder. Book problems are much harder than test problems. Know the online homework problems like the back of your hand- they look just like the exam problems (online is a bit harder).

Great professor. Was super helpful and his lecture notes, homework and practice exams were spot on to what the exam was. Textbook was absolutely not necessary for anything. Just go to lecture and pay attention and you should be fine!

Brahmia is a great teacher. His lectures are a lot of fun, and are relatively easy to follow. He's always willing to help. Make sure to go to and take advantage of his office hours as much as you can though, cause his class and tests are hard.

Go to lecture! Textbook problems sometimes are in online homeworks! The practice exams not really helpful but the reviews before the exams are! Study!Go over online homeworks AND LECTURE material b/c similar to exam! Not an easy A! #werk

I have to say: Prof. Brahmia is the BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!! Really, I mean it! He is extremely clearly and definitely knows how to make the students get the point in the most easiest and most straightforward way!! And he is really funny makes all of us love him!! If he ever teaches other physics I will definitely take the class!!

Go to Dr. Brahmia's lectures because his teaching is very clear and will help you for the exams. Make sure you put in time to go over his lecture notes, and HW problems; online quizzes don't help for the exam. He is the best professor i've ever taken at Rutgers so don't miss out on him. Hilarious guy

1000/10 recommend. Go to lectures, listen, pay attention, and take notes and you'll do just fine. Very good lecturer. Genuinely wants students to pass. If you can take physics with him, do so.

The best professor I've had at Rutgers so far. Lectures are very clear and engaging. He offers extra help especially on homework, in between classes. Just overall a great teacher.

BRAHMIA IS THE MAN! easily a top 5 prof at rutgers, of all the sciences classes students will take this is the most doable, no questions asked. GO TO HIS THURSDAY REVIEWS! barely any students went (out of 700), He'll tell you whats on the exams, and what he stresses. Exams come straight from lectures/homework, Brahmia is awesome to say the least!

He is a nice professor and you can tell he wants you to do well. He is not so great with answering emails though especially when it comes to grades. He seems to get too annoyed, which I understand. Its his job though and students can get pretty stressed out.

I took the online section for both physics 203 and 204. The online lectures are formatted just like Khan academy videos. They are amazing and very easy to understand. Physics 203 was easier than 204. 204 is a lot more conceptual stuff. But all you really need at the end of the day for this course is good algebra and trig skills. No calculus needed.

Overall, I thought that Brahmia was a good professor. Physics 203 is much easier than physics 204. 204 involves a lot more concepts compared to 203. There was weekly homework graded for accuracy and a weekly quiz in recitation. In my opinion, I thought Brahmia really worked hard as a professor and wanted to see students succeed. 15 question tests.

He is an incredible professor! He really cares about each of his students and wants each of them to do well in the class, and wants to make sure everyone has a firm grasp on the basics of physics. He is always willing to help with course material, and is always open to questions, you just have to make sure that you ask them before the exam!

An excellent teacher. Strongly recommend taking the online section so you have the videos all the time. He teaches you exactly what you need for the exams and helps you gain an appreciation for physics. Textbook is useless. Don't buy it. Just focus on lecture notes, online hw, and quizzes and your set for an A

I took the summer general physics class and I really enjoyed him as a professor. He does a lot of demonstrations and he is really funny. You have to put in the work if you want to get a good grade . He explains very well and also makes review videos for exams which I found helpful. I didn't use the book at all .

A great professor. very passionate about physics. Definitely recommend the online course.

Brahmia is really awesome because he cares about his students. Every time I ever emailed him he's always answered and helped in any way possible. He's flexible and understanding. It was really hard for me because I'm not good at physics, but thats not his fault.

The best professor I have had the pleasure of taking at Rutgers. If you have the option of taking him, go for it.

Brahmia is one of the best professors I've had so far at rutgers. He explains the material beautifully and even though it's not mandatory I highly recommend going to lecture. He is very enthusiastic about physics and very approachable and helpful if you are confused about something. I'm taking him again next semester for physics 2 and I can't wait!

Prof. Brahmia is truly passionate about getting the concept across. He cuts through all the unnecessary stuff and teaches you the concept. Really enjoyed taking the class with him and taking him again for 204 in Spring 2017

Hands down the best professor I've had at Rutgers. He truly cares for his student and wants every individual to do well! I took Honors Physics at my HS and hated the class hated the teacher, and I came to college, took physics with him and it was the best decision I've ever made! He loves the material he teaches, and his passion is contagious

Best professor in Rutgers. He explains the concepts clearly and projects his voice in lecture so you have no issue hearing him from the back of the lecture hall. His office hours are extremely helpful. Homework problems are more difficult than the problems on the exam, but exams are still tricky. He preforms demonstrations in class which are fun.

Professor Brahmia is the one best science professor at Rutgers University. He is always willing to help and explains everything extremely clearly. If you don't do well, it's because you are not putting in the effort. I didn't do the book problems but I did practice tests and went to his office hours and lectures and did very well.

He is a nice man and a fine lecturer. Sometimes he does problems a little more inefficiently than I would do them. Personally, I disagree with the people who say he makes physics "easy". But he's friendly, makes good effort and is effective. Other tiny complaint is the tests are weighted too heavy since each question is 1% of your grade. Killed me

The class could be pretty difficult for some. But it is possible to do well with a lot of effort.

He's a good professor, would take his class again. Unlike other professors, he has a good grading scheme and wants the students to succeed and pass the class.

Brahmia is the man.

I took this class knowing almost no physics whatsoever and after taking general physics with Brahmia, I feel so confident in it now. He explains everything step by step, in lecture and online. He goes over a lot of practice problems. Homework problems prepare you for the exams. His class is a lot of work

Taking the course over the summer was really fast paced but he's good at keeping things organized. The lectures are informative and the tests are based on the things he teaches in class and the homework.

Dr. Brahmia is an amazing professor. He is very knowledgable and he is always willing to help his students in any way possible. Don't be afraid to ask questions. He is by far one of the best professors at Rutgers. He makes physics enjoyable and his lectures are actually fun!

best. professor. ever I came into college thinking 'I can never be good at physics" because of a poor high school teacher. Brahmia's class made me feel so much more confident in physics. He is SUCH A GOOD PROFESSOR, and makes physics seem soo easy. probably the best professor at Rutgers tbh. He explains everything so well. 3

This guy cares about his students. Amazing Professor. I am an international student who has no physics background but I did well in his class. I withdrew from physics with 3 other professors but brahmia was different. You still have to be prepared for class, read over material and practice problems. The in-class problems are most important .

Brahmia is talented in teaching. Physics is not an easy subject. Really had to put in lots of effort.

I had a great experience with this professor! Even though lectures aren't required I would go cause then theres no need for textbook then and he's so passionate about the subject. Quizzes in both lab and recitation so study well for those. Use quiz/recitation/lecture practice questions to study for tests. Never used the textbook and still did well

good teacher

hes a nice guy but you have to put in the effort and take lecture notes. do practice problems.

Professor Brahmia is an absolutely amazing lecturer and person who genuinely cares about his students and their success in the course! His lectures are amazing and easily understood, the homework and quizzes correlates to the exam questions, and the exam is extremely fair overall.

Brahmia is amazing! you can tell he really cares about his students and the subject. If you have to take physics take extended general with him!

tbh we're pretty sure he was an olympic runner but besides that this man knows his physics!

Great dresser. Aside from that though, one of the best professors. Great lecturer and the online homework really prepares you for the exams. He wants you to do well and is super accommodating. Don't take physics with anyone but Brahmia. Do online HW and review videos to do well on exams.

Brahmia is hands down the BESTTTT Professor at Rutgers. He puts so much energy into teaching and making the material understandable for everyone, and seems like he genuinely loves what he does. I was really nervous going into the class, but he really inspired me to work harder in everything I do. Classes are fun and I would recommend attending them

Absolutely outstanding professor. I hate physics with a passion, but this man made it so understandable and bearable for me to be able to get by this class and actually learn a lot along the way. His examples really make sure that you perform to the best of your abilities and truly help solidify difficult topics.

Brahmia is an amazing professor! His lectures are super helpful and he's always energetic and ready to help. Exams are very similar to homework/quizzes, do those and you should be fine!

Great lectures, little fast though. answers all questions you have. Great exam review practice videos & tests. I am a bit mad that I didnt take the online section because he said that their test average was very high. I believe this is because he puts up videos of every lecture so you can watch it over and over which wouldve been helpful as well.

I took Extended Gen Physics I with Brahmia this semester, and it was a solid choice. You can tell how passionate he is, and he is very energetic during lecture. The only difference that I could tell between extended and normal gen physics is that lectures are 20 minutes longer and lab is incorporated. To do well, go to lecture and redo hw questions

Don't like physics, but learned a lot and actually understood it, for the first time ever. There's some formulas w/complicated derivations that you need for 203/204 but aren't on the formula sheets - I memorized those before exams and it paid off (for example, ballistic pendulum, etc.). I recommend taking online, but also attend lecture if you can.

Amazing professor. I took his class online, never met him once, and still he was one of my favorite professors. In order to do well in his class, keep up with the homework and avoid relying entirely on Chegg. Yes, you can use online help to get through submitting the homework, but make sure you understand the material for the exam

Took the online section, but ended up attending his lectures anyway. He is actually one of the best lecturers I have seen at Rutgers. Always full of energy and excited about the elementary Physics 1 material. He makes everything so clear and walks through problems both conceptually and with equations. He is very loud and keeps the lecture alive.

One of the best professors I ever had. He goes through physics concepts very thoroughly and his lectures are very energetic so you won't find yourself dozing off. There is a textbook, but if you attend the lectures and take good notes, you won't need it that much. He also provides review videos for exams which are super helpful

took him during the summer. lectures are detailed and helpful bc he does example problems that are practically on the exams. you have to keep up on the concepts and understand the material to do well on the exams, the homework is difficult but it prepares you for recitation quizzes and the exams. and he has a generous curve at the end

He is great! The requirements are very clearly lined out and he answers emails quickly. I am taking 203/204 this summer and he makes the material much easier to handle.

DAYUM. This class was hard as hell. Dropped right out after the first exam. God bless that i saved myself from getting an F. Brahmia is a good professor however the online hw is hard. Also, recitation can be bad if you are not prepared. Although I went in prepared most of the days, i still couldn't understand how to do some of the problems

Sometimes I lose faith in professors, but then I think of Brahmia and my faith is restored again. Homework's a bit tough, but it's for your own good. This guy really puts you in the best position possible to do well. That's hard to say for a lot of professors. If you can't do well in his class, at least in 203, it's on you.

For a class that is ridiculously hard at Rutgers (as all science courses are here), Brahmia makes the subject matter enjoyable. While I have an issue with the rigor of the exams (only 15 questions on each exam, very little room for mistakes), Brahmia helps his students in the best way he can! Take him if you need Physics 203-204!

He is a god. I wish I had done better on the first exam which would have made me get an A in the class. His online videos are a bit overrated as you may have to supplement them with other tutorials like "The Organic Chem Tutor" to really learn the material, but they are still pretty dam good majority of the time.

He's a gem. Physics is hard, but Brahmia makes it so much easier to understand. He is one of the best lecturers, always keeping me awake and focused with his enthusiasm. His videos are also great resources to use when it comes to reviewing for exams. If you have to take physics, TAKE HIM!!

he makes physics enjoyable. the online homework is very similar to the exams, so get on that. recitation and lab are grade boosters too, but it also depends on your group members and TA. overall take it with him, hes really great in lecturing and explaining concepts so lecture is kinda mandatory to understand the powerpoint slides

Good lecturer and gives fair exams. As long as you do all of the practice questions, homework problems, quizzes and recitation problems, you'll get an A. Material is a bit dry and disconnected, but what can you do. Don't rely on the curve; you have to get about 87%+ for an A.

Good professor. His online videos are good, but the homework can be tedious depending on the topic (10 questions/week) and much harder than his lecture problems. I recommend doing the homework problems again before exams as a lot of his test questions are based on the homework. This class isn't bad if you dedicate time to do practice problems.

Amazing professor, he teaches the material very well and you shouldn't have any problems in understanding it. If you are online section print out the slides and write down word for word what he says because there are some conceptual topics that come up. You can skip though derivations of formulas on the videos as you are never asked to derive it.

Easily the best professor I've had at Rutgers so far. Professor Brahmia will really teach you physics (none of that memorizing formula bs). If you go to class, take notes, redo the example problems, and fully complete and understand the hw you're golden. He's also has weekly reviews if you need any extra help. 10/10 recommend!!

I took online physics with prof Brahmia and i thoroughly enjoyed all the lecture videos. He seems very knowledgeable and approachable. I would recommend that you take in class lectures if physics is not your strong point. The grading on the exams is not that great as getting one question wrong decreases your percentage by almost a 7%.

His lectures can be a little boring but are typically straightforward. The homework is a lot harder than the problems he does in lecture and he never shows you how to do them correctly, he only tells you if you got it right or not. His exams are almost exactly like the practice exams and lecture problems so they aren't too hard.

He's worth the Rutgers tuition

Best professor Ive had. If you privately ask him questions after/ before lecture he will explain then to you. He also holds weekly review sessions that help reinforce concepts. I see it as an easy B class but you have to work for the A since only the top percent receive an A. But his breakdown of the class is efficient especially for extended.

He dedicates lots of his time to students. The man teaches over 500 kids so it is hard to get in and talk to him. True, lecture problems to hw is a big jump. I feel like the mechanics are a bit of a leap from lecture to hw. The online recitation videos are helpful. In short this man cares alot and does the best he can

Don't let the ratings below deter you about this Professor! I just completed Physics 203-204 too & did "OK". He's a good lecturer & genuinely cares about his students. Yeah, he's not really the best with email but he def wants his students to succeed. And his exams are fair. Do the HW properly and study for exams in advance and you'll be fine.

Coming in, I thought I would do mediocre, but his lectures always helped me understand the concepts very well. During the COVID pandemic, he tried to prevent cheating w/ ProctorTrack and then bailed out on the program one week before the exam. Did he handle things poorly? Yes. Can we blame him for it? Yes. That's why he has bad reviews recently.

Best STEM professor I've had so far at Rutgers. He tells you exactly how to do each type of problem and which questions are most likely going to show up on the exam. The weekly quizzes and homework forces you to stay on top of things, otherwise your grade will drop. His teaching style and enthusiasm is worth attending lecture.

The class is super fair and well organized. The tests are pretty much entirely based on lectures, homework, and quizzes. Study that material and you'll do great! His explanations are extremely clear and his expectations are also understandable for the course. He makes physics easy because he's great at explaining and tests on material you've seen.

Professor Brahmia's is an AMAZING professor. I took Physics 203 with him over the summer (online version). I did not watch any of the lecture videos, and did not attend any lectures. I just briefly skimmed the short videos that he posts (Khan academy style videos) and I still got a B+. Take him!

He's such a great professor. You can tell he's passionate about physics and his class is not hard to do well in as long as you watch his lectures. He knows that a lot fo students dont understand concepts as well as he does so he does a fantastic job of make it easier to understand. Also his videos are engaging and hilarious to watch!

His lecture videos are amazing. Watch that, do the homework and practice tests he gives and you are set. Class is based on a curve (88ish was an A) and homework + recitation quiz grades REALLY help. Exams are only 15 questions MC so be careful. everything is similar to the hw. he reuses old exam questions too!!

The ABSOLUTE best professor at rutgers. He really cares about his students and explains the concepts super well/answers all your questions. Physics is hard, but the way Bhramia teaches makes it so easy. I love him! The hw, group work, and examples he uses are the same concepts on the exam. You won't regret taking physics with Bhramia. :)

took him for the summer session. homework was kinda annoying. however, if you can do the lecture problems and the homework, you'll be fine for the exams.

Love Prof Brahmia, very well done lectures and reasonable amounts of homework, exams are very doable and coincides with the homework material, so homework will prepare you very well. Weekly recitations and homework is quite a decent bit of work, but it's worth it and will earn you a good grade if you do well

I LOVE Dr. Brahmia! He is a great teacher and is very helpful and accommodating when conflicts arise. Last semester, I was not very well prepared, but now that I know his teaching style and exam-style, I think I'm set for 204! Just beware of the homework assignments, as they are quite a leap above the lecture and recitation video questions.

This class is sink or swim. Homework every week, quiz every week. I used to be in Section 90: hated it. Dont recommend. Im in hybrid now, its better. If you take it, start the homework early then work on it over the week. For quizzes, I heavily suggest you watch every video he posts. This is my second time taking it: I have a 81, last time: F.

The exams he gives are easier than the homework problems we do. I would say they are more like the quizzes so don't stress out if you aren't doing good on the homework. His lectures are amazing and I think its the first class at rutgers that I go to lectures and actually learn from the professor. Dont need youtube or anything. Easy A if you try

Brahmia himself is a great teacher who has really great lectures. The only thing keeping me from giving a 5 are the tests. If you are abysmal at a linear format then don't take this class. I've done very well on everything else but the midterms killed my grade. Worst part is that there's no curve on it; grades that are dropped don't change much.

Brahmia has been great. Although, if you are good in math/physics he goes really slowly and can get boring. He has live lectures, as well as lectures he posts and you must watch both to do well in the class. The homework makes you think, but typically not too bad. The exams are easy, he will copy around 10/15 questions from the homework.

Good teacher, very accommodative. If he makes a mistake, he will grade in your favor. You must keep up with lectures, and attend live/watch recorded lectures, or you will not do well. Also, do the homework, you're gonna be studying that material anyways, might as well get the easy 20% additional points.

He is like the Michael Jordan of physics professors.

Dr. Brahmia is a really good professor, don't let what one semester's worth of "drama" make you choose otherwise. It's evident that he has worked very hard to make virtual learning work for his class but problems can arise anywhere . But Brahmia has the best interest of his students in mind and is as fair as possible with grading, unlike Bio Dept.

Professor Brahmia is exceptional. He is the most organized person I know, he explains physics as if it were the easiest subject ever and he makes demos too. Additionally, he is available for office hours and review sessions every week, but he will not answer emails.

Took him the first time - failed. Took him the second time- passed. Amazing lectures, weekly quizzes tho, and 3 exams. DO NOT SLACK OFF. thats how I failed. STAY ON TOP OF LECTURE VIDS. Attend class. Cons: 1 test you do bad, it drops your grade. He is def not forgiving.

He is the michael jordan of physics professors.

Pretty smooth and easy class if you understand physics itself. If not, I suggest putting extra attention into "seeing" it. By mandatory I meant recitations. They are pretty easy to do and with the right group, you can leave early if you're that fast. LAs are very friendly and give possible approaches to a problem if a group is stuck.

Great professor overall. Concepts were taught in great detail. Exams were very fair as they were based mostly on lecture problems and homework problems. Overall a great learning experience.

Decent overall. 204 was a lot more difficult than 203. That being said, exams were more difficult as there were more unusual problems on exams. They were not just from the homework or lecture problems like before in 203. Pay much more attention in class as a lot of the ideas discussed are taught in actual lecture and not the lecture videos.

I love Professor Brahmia! He is a literal angel and the best teacher I have ever had! I was completely lost at one point and he took the time outside of class to explain everything to me clearly and make sure I understood. His class is very manageable as long as you put in the necessary work outside of class.

Professor Brahmia was probably the most straightforward professor I've ever had, and he presented the course material in a concise and digestible manner. His lectures took no more than 1-2 hours per week to watch and homework was very helpful for exams. I took 203 during the spring and 204 over the summer and had a great experience both times!

He posts weekly lecture videos. They cover most of the basics but for HW the questions are much harder and require a little self learning to do. Tests are weighted heavily but doing the hw and his practice problems are perfect preparation. There is A LOT of content though so stay on top of the work or you will regret it.

His lecture/recitation videos are usually very thorough and well explained. Responds to emails very quickly, though can be a bit unhelpful in them. 1 homework and 1 quiz a week -- they can be kinda tricky but again, his vids help. Exams are much easier than an average homework problem, and can be taken online (though only with lockdown browser)

Brahmia was almost the reason I wanted to double major in CS and Physics. He's an amazing lecturer and willing to help you out if you ask and show the same respect you demand. There's a lot of homework and the homework sometimes is trickier than the lectures, but they train you to tackle the exams easier. 10/10 prof

Very good teacher, the best I had during my undergraduate time at the university. Attending the lectures and online reviews help a lot for the homework and exams. More easily accessible after the lectures and during the review sessions than through emails. Answers to and helps effectively with concerns regarding the homework and previous exams.

I took 203 and 204 asynchronously but his lecture videos were still good to learn off of. Exams typically felt fair, though some final exam questions were unusual this semester for 204. Weekly homework and quizzes are assigned, and they can be somewhat difficult or tedious, but they are much harder than any exam material, so it's good practice.

If you have time to go to his in-person lectures please go!! He is so much more engaging and does a lot of demos and questions to help you understand. They are early in the morning but it'll reflect on your exams (in a good way!)

His lectures are amazing, always go in person! Take the HW seriously, and watch his recorded zoom reviews if you get stuck on a problem.

Compare to the other physics professors, he is probably the best. He gives 12 problems and you have one week to finish them. He also does practice problems during class which is really helpful. The work he gives is similar to exam questions. The course is still difficult, so make sure to watch the videos before class to be prepared.

He is a tough grader and exams could be difficult, but he is patient. His lectures are inspiring.

Professor Brahmia is definitely a good physics professor and I would love to have him as the professor for phy204! His lectures are interesting and would help you to solve different problems in an efficient way. He always stays after class to solve any additional questions from us.

Amazing physics professor! I did not like physics in high school, but he completely changed my views on physics. His in person lectures are amazing and he emphasizes what you need to know for the exam in the in person lecture. His exams are very fair and the homework and his in person lecture problems are key!

Prob one of the most straightforward classes I've taken. don't need to go to lecture as he posts videos of all the materials, notes, + tons of extra review. just do the work, understand what you're doing, practice, and you'll do well.

Amazing lecturer, make sure to do the homework to succeed in the class as the exams are very similar to the homework problems. The recitations are kinda difficult so make sure to study beforehand. Overall not that hard to get a B/B+ but an A will require a lot more work.

Best lecturer I've had at Rutgers. Dr. Brahmia teaches with a lot of passion and energy. Exams are always straightforward, and will never trick you. Extended has a separate built in lab, which I personally thought was much harder than regular lab for gen physics. Overall, stay on top of the topics, do your homework, and it is a very doable course.

When I first took physics in hs I HATED it so much, and was not so excited about it when I had to take it in college. But let me tell you... physics became one of my top favorite classes. Professor Brahmia's lectures were amazing, and the experiments that he demonstrated were interesting and fun. He's very passionate about teaching physics.

Very friendly & approachable, clearly loves the subject, & cares a lot about students. Highly recommend going to class bc he explains better in person than in the videos. This isn't an easy course, so stay on top of the topics. Ask him questions after class & watch his zoom office hrs cause he goes over hw. Hw was the worst part of the course imo

My favorite professor at Rutgers, clearly cares a lot about his students. In-person class is much better imo (I watched the vids later). Hw is tedious and can be tricky but solving it helps you grasp the topics. If you struggle with hw go to his zoom office hrs. Always print notes before recitation & try to review so you do well on the quizzes

Class content was challenging, but if you put the work in, you will be rewarded. A great engaging professor and a friendly person to talk with. Exams were fair and fairly reflected how much you studied. Enjoyed this experience overall.

Gen Physics is challenging and requires you to work hard. The online lecture videos are good, but the HW is still the most challenging part of the course. At least my recitation TA was awesome, or else I would have suffered a lot more for no reason. This class is no pushover and requires you to keep up with the pace and put in the work to get an A.

Dr. Brahmia is the best. Physics is a hard subject but Brahmia tries really hard to make the class fair. Recitations and homework assignments help to boost your grades. Go to his in person lecture if you can. He emphasizes important questions and concepts in person. He is so passionate that it makes you want to learn physics.

The professor is engaging, but the class demands a lot of work. Completing the homework is crucial for doing well on exams. Unstuck Study AI and practice problems really help with preparation.

very organized with clear and engaging lectures. LOTS of study material and practice questions are provided for every exam, making it easy to study and do well

While the class is difficult and you will constantly be swamped with work, he provides many resources for you to succeed. Do NOT fall behind or slack off because the lecture videos, HW and recitations all take up so much time. As a senior, I barely had the work ethic to keep up, but if you are motivated, he's a good choice.

Physics 204 was not difficult, just extremely time-consuming if you want to get an A because you need to have a solid conceptual understanding. Your algebra skills and calculator mechanics need to be ON POINT in order to solve problems quickly and correctly, especially on exams and during recitations. My recitation instructor was also awesome.

Very structured course. Do the homework and make sure you understand it, the problems will be on exams. Same with recitation. Easy to get help in the class since everyone in Rutgers has taken it in some form.

Best prof at Rutgers. Provides so many resources and if you can master the homework you will do well on the exams. I would recommend going to in person lectures as well. I cannot say enough good things about him.

He's very passionate about what he's teaching! Honestly the exams are pretty fair and straightforward as long as you're on top of your work.

Professor Brahmia is a great professor. His in-person lectures are super helpful and he is available for office hours. The quizzes and exams are pretty similar to homework. Overall I would highly recommend his class.

The prof was great and had great videos and example problems but the class itself was just pretty bad. The averages for the midterms were around 55%. There's weekly homework (you need to pay to access the website for them though), recitations are mandatory, and there's 2 midterms and a final exam.

The professor is amazing, passionate about teaching, and explains everything well. Grade is 2 15Q midterms and 1 30Q final. Exams are MC, but you do get used to them. Content itself isn't the easiest, but there are many opportunities to do well. Exams are heavily modeled after HW Qs.

Stay on top of lecture videos each week and set aside time to complete homework thoroughly—this makes recitation a great way to reinforce your understanding. I relied only on course materials, which were more than enough to master the content and prepare for exams, as the lectures, homework, and recitation problems closely mirrored exam questions.

Once again a very fair class. Around 13 HW's (~10 questions each), two midterms, and one final. Exams very closely reflect the HW so they are very easy to study for and know what to expect.

He is a good professor that knows how to explain concepts well. His videos were very helpful in terms of preparing for the exams. The exams are straightforward and are similar to the homeworks. His class is organized and fair.

Prof was good at explaining topics and really simplified stuff. Going through the online lecture and recitation problems before class is a must. Overall great professor, although the course work can be a lot. I've heard that he can sometimes patronize people for asking questions, although this did not happen during lecture or when I spoke with him.

Dr Brahmia's really good! I think his grading criteria is clear and his lecture videos tell you basically everything you need to know for each unit. I found that HW problems and (past exams too) really benefitted me when it came to the midterms and final. Keep in mind, General Physics is NOT an Easy course. But Brahmia does his best with teaching.

I continuously say that Brahmia is the best STEM prof at Rutgers. He couldn't make the class clearer if he tried. The expectations and grading curve are clear as day from day 1. Physics is NOT an easy class, but he does everything in his power to make it as easy as possible. Took both 203 and 204 last year. Best of luck.

Literally the best physics professor ever. Keep up w/ lectures, do the homework before it is due (preferably before your recitation) you will absolutely get an A. He's the type of professor who wants you to succeed, his exams rarely ever have any curve balls or unexpected concepts. He's such a good prof, if you study his material, you'll do well.

Brahmia's such a sweetheart! I highly empathize people to go to his lectures! Exams are not that bad if you put in the work to practice problems, understand concepts, and many more. Plus, he gives you so many opportunities for you to pass the class so be sure to utilize them and work hard. :)

Exam questions reflect the homework and the recitation question. They're not identical, ofc but with a slight change which can easily be noticed with a little bit of common sense. How do I prepare really well for the exam? Because exam questions are relatively more straightforward than the homework ones.