Saludes taught physics at my high-school. He is a very animated guy and very brilliant. You rs keep hatin'. I look forward to having him teach me again.

excellent teacher!!!

Excellent teacher, but he requires you to work!

He teaches for scientists and engineers. If you are not going to be one, do not take that class. Or if you were not born with the skills, do not bother to take him.

He is very good if you pay attention and do your homework. He does expect you to remember what you learned in pre-calc and calc classes. odd sense of humor.

very good teacher! He explains things very well and the tests dont have too many suprises on them.

Provides lots of supplemental help. Exams are fair. Friendly teacher overall, but the course is not easy unless yo work at it.

He is an excellent teacher. If you do the homework, you should do fine. The tests are straightforward. He is very animated and lively. You will not fall asleep in this class (most of the time-everybody has their off days.) Highly recommended for anybody pursuing Engineering disciplines!

Saludes is a great teacher. He is very clear on what is expected on tests. If you do your homework, you'll get an A or B. I had a A w/o doing homeowrk, because he is clear on what is expected. He gives formula sheets, so alot of the tests are plug and chug. Sense of humor makes time pass faster

Greatguy . He'll make you tired even listening to hin lecture . He's a fair grader . Im going to miss him at my last year here . He likes to weedout people at first , so stick it out . It's worth it ! Great instructor ! A+++++++++

very knowledgable about physics. he struggled at times and seemed distracted. at other times was quite animated. the first few classes were not very clear, he seemed unsure of what to teach. did much better in the remaining 2/3 of the semester. overall would take him again he was not a "hard" grader.

Took physics 1 at ucf and had to drop took saludes and got 100s on all my tests never did any homework the formula sheet helped me plug and chug thats all it took

Not easy, tests based on homework and test hints. Always entertaining and usually very good about telling how it fits in future schooling. If you work with him, he will work with you, but be warned if you are a 'mickey mouse' student, avoid him. He expects honest effors and will discuss homework when specific questions are raised. ++

o.k. The coarse work very hard, Mr. Slaudes is a very good guy and more than willing to help during his office hours. I did not do well in the class as the test were very hard IMO. He did keep the subject interesting but it seemed like the only people that did well were the ones who had a backround in the subject or who did not work full time jobs

I was scared of this class bc of the prof and the subject- w/poor math skills...but this is COLLEGE< how easy do you want it?!?!? His test are not for 9th grade, so they are a little hard and have some tricks...but he gives the formulas and really cares about your ability and success. He said it depresses him to see so many fail. Gives extr crdt!

LOVE LOVE LOVE him please take him for classes his test are so easy take his class i love him best teacher so far :)

Don't take his class if you are stupid... yes, he actually makes you work. Don;t take this class if you want an easy A, but if you have any desire to excel then profeesor Saludes can provide you with a plethora of knowledge and real world experience.

He is knowledgable and explains subject with easy to understand examples. Must take notes as he does not use textbk. His class goes by fast as he is an interesting speaker and funny sometimes too. Tests are hard so study for sure. I recommend him.

Very helpful if you are willing to stay after class or go during office hours. The material is hard for people (like me) who never took physics before. You must be ready to read the textbook and do the homework problems if you want to get a good grade. He assumes you remember all the science stuff from high school like atoms and stuff. Nice person.

Great professor. If you are an Engineering major you must take him. He makes Physics fun and straightfoward. This class is not easy regardless of the professor. Mr. Saludes makes things very clear and fair. I highly recommend him even students from USF come to HCC to take him. The real deal.

Professor Saludes is an excellent teacher and will never lose your attention in one of his lectures! Must take!

I loved this class. I stressed before I took it but was relieved. He is very random. Goes off on weird topics and likes to pick on students. I hated missing classes. Gives EC on tests and discusses afterwards. AMAZING CLASS!!! Btw (he knows this site)

How can you not like this guy!!He's like a smart Tony Montanna!!I took him for both physics 1 & 2. He's teaches on a practical and apllied level. I've graduated USF now and wish the instructors were all like him. If you can't pass this guy than engineering is not for your dumb ghetto a**es!! If you study and apply his GIVEN equations, than U pass!!

This teacher is amazing. This class is really hard, you MUST study to get a good grade, but he makes the material really interesting. He is extremely funny and uses examples like, "if you drop a baby," which makes falling objects more interesting. If you want an easy A, DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS.

he really cares whether or not you learn the material. i'm not too bright but with him, if there's a will there's a way! he's sarcastic and sometimes gets overly worked up, but you definately wont fall asleep in this class. DO THE HOMEWORK!

Saludes is the professors professor, moody, annoying, quirky, hypocritical, funny, and at the end of the semester you love to hate him, but he still loves you back. If your a whiner, move on. If you want to learn, enroll. Saludes sets you up to succeed. You have to put in the work to learn. This material is no joke. Do the Homework!

It's true that Prof. Saludes' class isn't an easy A, but for anyone with half a brain and a decent work ethic an A is definitely a possibility.There are a lot of negative comments on this page, but I'm guessing most of these "whiners" tried to get by without putting the work in. If you can't do well with Saludes, don't expect to become an engineer.

Good professor, very funny. He can keep your attention and make physics fun. MUST read book. Good guy too. but not an easy class.

Great teacher, very funny and able to keep your attention. Knows what he is talking about. His tests are really easy, especially if you study the study guide. I would suggest taking him if you want to learn and for an easy good grade.

Great teacher if you are willing to put in a lot of study time outside of class. He assigns a LOT of homework and expects you to do it all. Tests are hard but predictable if you pay attention in class. Some material on the tests is not in the text so be sure to go to all the classes or get the notes from somebody.

He is a funny teacher...Always willing to work with you. Make the class entertaining. He gives a lot of hw per chapter. Do the homework & show up for class. No problems on the tests. There is a total 4 tests. On each test give 6 questions, only have to answer 4 questions.

He is a really good professor. He writes on the board very often (which I think it helps) and makes class fun. if you have a question he will answer it. very funny and keeps you awake. too bad he doesn't teach phy 2048 and 2049 in the Brandon Campus

I never took physic before and the class is hard but I found that if I just ask, Mr. Saludes will meet with us an hour before class to go over questions. Plus he gives good study guides and HW questions for the tests. I even emailed him questions on the weekend and he sent me answers. I think he tries hard to make things clear bu its a hard class.

Professor Saludes is a good teacher and keeps class interesting. Attendance, studying, and taking notes are mandatory for sure. Even then his tests can be tricky and it's hard to know what to expect on them. He's very helpful if you ask. Take his word for it though, the first test is definitely the hardest... so don't get too discouraged.

Physics isn't an easy class and requires studying. He is the first to admit he expects a lot and isn't the easiest to take. However, I LOVE him. He is funny as can be and makes the subject interesting. He is tough. But gives review guides and will answer any and all questions you have. Use tutoring center. Study and you can do it.

I really enjoyed my classes with this Prof. With many classes, the real struggle is staying awake. No such problem with Saludes! Very funny guy, and totally willing to chat about physics for as long as you've got questions, and I had many. He provides ALL the equations on a sheet, so if you can read formulas and do algebra, this is an easy A.

Great teacher but be prepared to work your butt off if you want an A. Do the homework and pay attention to his "hints" for the test. He definitely assumes you know the stuff from phy 1.

Very hard material, very good professor. Go to the tutoring center. He shows up there often in the afternoons and gives lots of hints about the coming tests.

Be prepared to work, AND BE ON TIME. He expects you to read the book because he spends the class reinforcing the hard topics. You won't have him if you aren't headed towards Engineering(related), but he won't waste time in class just retelling the book. He actually teaches, and hits points he knows you need. He's approachable and a really cool guy.

If you care, he'll care. Do the homework. Pay careful attention to the examples he gives in class--they show up on tests! He usually gives 1 or 2 textbook problems on each test too. He's a little abrasive in class, but if you get to know him he's a great guy and very helpful. Class is hard, but will prepare you!

Prof Saludes is a great professor! He is funny and really cares about his students.

Professor Saludes is perfect for those of us who go to class to learn. You'll have a hard time if you're the annoying type who takes up everyone's time by asking questions throughout the lecture. He expects you to figure out homework problems on your own. He loves phyics and makes it very interesting.

Desi Saludes is the man! Makes everything easy to understand and enjoyable. TAKE HIM

Mr. Saludes is a really decent guy who will bend over backwards to help you in physics if you speak with him and ask him questions. Don't miss class or you will be lost.

Took this class last semester. He is a great teacher, I struggled because I came from Buonaquisti's 2048 class. both great professors, just hard to switch from one to the other. Saludes is very helpful and makes class interesting (funny!) If you start with one prof for 2048, try to stay with them for 2049, they are so different it makes it hard.

BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE. My only complaint is that Saludes doesnt teach statics, dynamics, fluids, mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, electrical systems, structures, and every other course I now have to take without him.

Mr. Saludes is one of the best physics teachers that I have ever had in my entire life. He explains everything really well, and gives lots of real life applications that make the class much more enjoyable. Also, physics actually makes a lot more sense to me after I have taken this class with him, and I recommend everyone to join his class.

THE MOST AMAZING PROFESSOR ON THE PLANET!! I took 1025 with him and learned so much! I tried having him for 1053, but sadly, his schedule did not match mine. If you want to learn, then take his classes, all of them!! Awesome and funny guy, and shows you real life applications! Writes everything on the board + hints, understand and you will pass!!

This is by far the best professor at HCC. Physics can be a difficult subject but Saludes simplifies everything so that you can really understand and learn the material. His humour makes the class entertaining and also helps you to pay attention. I also really loved how he didn't use a powerpoint to teach like almost every other professor I have had

Mr. Saludes's example of how an object in motion, stays in motion, until it hits a birm on the side of the road was helpful, but disturbing. Take the class.

Great professor by far one of my favorites. Just be on time and pay attention and its an easy A!!

Great teacher! He really cares about your success after you leave HCC. Very helpful if you ask him after class. If you pay attention in class and take good notes, you should do well on the test. Make sure you can do conversions and don't ever come late or he will say mean things to you.

Saludes is like alcohol: he's an acquired taste. His sense of humor and style isn't for everyone. Personally I thought he was hilarious even though he picked on me. While he is difficult, he'll bend over backwards to help you if you ask and show you're willing to work.

Saludes has been one of the most influential instructors I have had. The people who fail this class do so because they either do not feel like thinking, or are looking for an easy A. The whole point of his style is to prepare students for the real world. If you are easily offended, beware; this is where you begin to learn that life is not fair.

If you want to be prepared to transfer to engineering/physics at a university, then this is the class for you. If you are looking for an easy A, don't take it. That being said, it isn't at all impossible to get a good grade. He basically tells you exactly what will be on the tests. You just have to put in the hours of study. An A/B is very doable.

Don't let his personality bother you. He is an excellent prof to prepare you for universities. Look over the notes, do the problems in the book he recommends, and you'll get an A. He's very helpful when you ask but don't mention old tests. I worked 30 hours a week, took 5 classes, studied the night before tests and made B's.

If you want to get on his bad side, ask him to solve problems from his old exams (which are out there, I'm sure SOMEONE will have the pdf). Prior to his class I intended on majoring Civil Eng, however he inspired me to go for Electrical. Great teacher, can be a bit tough on grading. Doesn't give below a 50 on exams because they are your only grade.

I have passed phy1 & 2 with A's and now moved on to USF. I can tell you one thing for sure; if you pass on the chance to take Physics with Saludes because you want an easy ride, you are not serious about your career. Especially if you are looking to be an engineer. An easy A here will leave you completely stranded after you transfer.

Makes everything very understandable. It is a tough class. Expect to put in a lot of time to get a good grade.

One of the best professors I've had in 5 years of college. Passionate and hilarious. Be willing took do the work and be able to laugh at yourself. Tests pull directly from lectures. Interesting man and class is a pleasure.

Saludes is not a professor you want to take if you aren't ready for a challenge . He is knowledgeable, objective and very funny. If you truly want to become and engineer, take Saludes and find out if is really for you or not.

Professor Saludes is a great lecturer who really challenges you. However, his lectures are very interesting and he does a nice job tying the physics concepts to engineering applications. If you take good notes, review them, and do a good amount of the problems he recommends you to do, you should easily get an A or high B in his class.

Desi is a great guy, and I definitely learned a lot from him. One thing to definitely note is if you skip class, you won't get the material on his tests. He can be a bit blunt and condescending, but his witty humor and eagerness to inspire his students really caught my attention. Definitely taking for 2049

PHY 1&2. Saludes is definitely a tough professor, but if you're serious about engineering, he's the way to go. He knows his stuff and does a good job teaching. His test can be tough, but if you study the problems done in class, do the recommended homework problems, and make sure to keep an eye out for little tricks, you'll be ok.

Saludes prepares you for University Engineering courses. His lectures are interesting, he can be hilarious, but sometimes is disrespectful to students. First impressions with him are very important. Always show up on time. Tests have only 5 questions but he counts 4/5. If you want to learn physics well, take him! Be prepared to work, though.

Saludes is the guy to take at HCC if you're serious about your engineering career. He sets you up for success in tough classes like statics and dynamics. Pay attention in class especially all the units conversions like VFR and MFR.

I have taken PHY 1025 and PHY 2048 with Professor Saludes. He is a great professor and explains the material very well. If he gives non-credit homework pop quizzes to work on over the weekend, I recommend you do it. If you are taking PHY 2048, I recommend that you take General Physics 1 before because there is a large gap between 1025 and 2048.

Professer Saludes is an amazing professor. He fills you with knowledge to pass his class. He sets you up to pass. Would take him again if I needed go to the next physics!

He is a 5-star teacher because you can really learn a lot. He makes every point clear and gives examples to show different ways to come up with solutions. It is useless to get an easy A but learned nothing, in that case, you are wasting your money. Think about why you come to school and you will take his class.

Amazing professor. Prepare to take notes, and study.

Professor Saludes is a wonderful professor and is fantastic at his job. On the first day of class he makes it very clear what his expectations are for the semester. If you follow what he says you will have no issues. However the only downside to his class is that the only grades are the 4 exams throughout the semester but there is optional homework

I have taken this class because it is one of my electives. I'm glad that I have taken it. It was hard but I learned a lot because Mr. Saludes is very knowledgeable and he can answer all our questions related to the topics. He is a funny guy and I enjoyed the class. He provided chapter notes which are really helpful in studying for the exams.

I took Saludes for physics 1 and physics 2 calc based. He's a very knowledgeable professor and clearly knows the subject. Gives a thorough and understandable answer to any question during lecture as well as after class. He's a very blunt person but cares about his students and wants them to pass. Exams are very difficult and requires studying.

He is very nice man and was willing to help with me when my mom got sick with covid and i missed several assignments. Exams not too hard but you need study and do conversion assignment.

This class is a very low level class, easier than my high school physis class. Prof Saludes answers emails quickly and is available for zoom meetings even outside his syllabus office hours. The class is online so you have to keep up if you want to do well on the tests. Pretty easy A if you follow the schedule.

Easy course if you know basic algebra. Just read the chapter notes and the exam reviews before all the tests and make sure you can do those specific types of problems. I hardly read the text although it was required. Big emphasis on converting units, so make sure you can do those.

I'm still in this class but the prof has been great. I had a car accident and was in the hospital for 10 days. He worked with me and allowed me to make up the work I missed. The video lectures are clear (and fun) and there are lots of quizzes to help you prepare for the exams. The textbook is available online if you look around so don't buy it.

I took professor Saludes the semester before covid started so I am already graduated from HCC and now enrolled in an Engineering program elsewhere. I cannot stress this enough, pay attention to what he does in class because everything he says is to help you down the road in your engineering courses. He gives you a huge advantage.

Saludes is a great teacher. Provides fun online videos, chapter notes and test reviews. Be sure to take the quizzes before trying the exams. They help a lot. Important to keep up on the work. All chapters are cumulative. You cant cram in one night and pass this course. Answers emails right away. Highly recommend the workshops at the STEM center!

The video lectures are clear and the exam questions come straight from the videos and the homework. Videos are long, so I am watching them in 20-30 min chunks. I have had two Zoom meetings with him and he is very generous with his time and went over the entire first exam with me and gave me several tips to help me study for the remaining exams.

This was an easy class, like high school level. Chapter videos are easy to follow and cover all the stuff in the tests. He has a funny sense of humor for a science class. Make sure to go over the exam reviews before taking the tests.

Only grades are 4 question exams but generous partial credit, uses honorlock with room scan. Seems like a great guy but lecture videos are quite long and filled with unimportant and redundant information which is pretty annoying at times.

I took this course in Fall 2023. My experience was very different. Professor Saludes repeated from the first day that the best way to do well in the course was to do all of the assigned homework (he provided complete solutions) and to work with the tutors at the STEM center (Riley is great!). I did these things and received 100 on all four exams.

Prof Saludes was amazing this summer. The videos/lectures are given to you way in advance so you can manage your time when you want to watch them. He is truly passionate about the topics covered in class and always responds to any questions posted on the discussion board. The lab portion of the class was easy to follow and well organized.

Took his class over the summer and got an fairly easily, only thing is that his class basically only consists of tests.

The lecture course consists of 4 exams and 2 "extra credit" assignments. There are 1-2 labs due the weekend before your exam that are related to the module material. Exams are fairly easy if you watch his lecture videos and complete chapter practice problems. Textbooks for this course are free and provided through Openstax!

The class is mainly exam-based, but the videos and OpenStax textbook cover the material well. Unstuckstudy was a game-changer for studying and exam prep.

16 weeks online labs. Organized class with videos on how to do each lab. 10 labs, conversion quiz, 10 questions final exam not multiple choice.

This professor is very strict about his syllabus, please read and must follow. But, overall he was very helpful and his lecture videos are pretty amazing.