It is true he doesnt give that much time for quizzes, but the quizzes come straight out of the homework. Do the hw and you wouldn't need more time. duh. He has a fairly easy grading policy and he will work with you if you need help.

He was a really good teacher and very likable and funny. His examples were good and I learned a lot from him. Just do the homework and pay attention in class and you will do well. You will spend the first class listening to his slight accent and the way he says 'okay' and 'here' way too much, but you get used to it quick. I want to take him again.

has an accent and keeps saying "ok" after everything and "right there" when referring to diagrams. be sure to show ALL your work for full points. otherwise a good teacher, willing to explain in detail

He is a good teacher.Just do homework and go to his office hours n u will be fine.However he is picky in grading!

He is not hard at all. Just do all the homework and make sure you understand it. If you don't see him at office hours. Go to class, he does speak a little fast but his lectures are organized very clearly. Lastly, copy everything he writes and review hw for quizzes and exams. Easy A

The class isn't the easiest, but it's physics- what do you expect? Super knowledgeable prof, easy going when you get to know him. His speaking isn't the best, but if you don't understand something then you just go to office hours. Time on quizzes isn't enough though.

Never met a teacher with so much energy and enthusiasm about their subject. He'll explain something a thousands times just for you. Outside class work isnt mandatory but you will simply do terribly if you don't practice. the quizes, midterms, and final were all based on hwk. MUST have interest in physics to do well but he is all around great.

Good teacher. Clear lectures! Clear in class and in labs. Does 80% of your lab and lets you to take the lab books home whenever the majority doesn't finish. Some of the quizes are take home. Says ok a lot when nervous during the lectures I think... but after a while stops... Go to office hours when there are not a lot of people to not feel rushed.

In 4A, he was crystal clear. But in 4B, he ran out of time and not that clear toward the end of the quarter (just because he hasnt taught 4B since 2003). but still, very good teacher. His tests are interesting. he surprises you sometimes, but adds so much extra credit. His quizzes are easy, stop complaining people, 20 minutes is more than enough.

Very unfair, that's all I gotta say. He makes me hate Physics even though it was my favorite subject in high school.

Mr Luna is the best physics teacher I've had. He doesnt fool around, he is funny, caring, hardworking. Go to office hours and get to know him. He's an amazing guy and I wish he transferred schools with me. You should take all your classes with him because you'll learn a lot. His testing is based on hwk, how much easier does it get? He's wonderful.

So far, best instructor I've encountered at De Anza. Knows his material inside out, is enthusiastic, explains clearly, is organized. Problems on tests aren't difficult, but there isn't sufficient time to complete, especially since he requires diagrams,labels,coordinate systems... His grading is nit-picky, but it does teach students to be precise.

Hes actually a very nice teacher who is willing to help the students!Though his lectures dont directly correlate with hw(its harder), they prepare you well for the tests.If you have your concepts clear,then you'll find the tests extremely easy!He is frivolous about what he wants on tests,but the skills we learn now will def help us in the long run!

Knit-picky about grading but you get to learn to be precise. Quizzes are not reviewed; however, you can find the solutions to the problems online. Did a lot of examples in class. I hated Physics before; now, after taking his class, I understand better.

Coolest Physics teacher ever! Get to know him, he's very helpful, and lectures are enthusiastic! Do your assigned HW! It's true that the clarity of his lectures sometimes get blurred because he speaks a lot, but he's a very nice guy! 88% A, 3 midterms worth 15% ea, 9 quizzes (every Friday) totaling 15%, lab component worth 20% and final worth 20%.

If you do the assigned textbook problems regularly, you'll get an A, guaranteed. Lecture and quiz problems pretty much come straight out of the textbook. He doesn't collect homework, gives take home quizzes, and drops your lowest quiz grade. I liked him a lot, but then again Phys 50 is already pretty easy to begin with..

He's a really enthusiastic physics teacher. First thing you'll notice is that he talks funny but you get over it. Lecture is very clear and helpful; he explains everything thoroughly. Lab is the same. Very organized. Pretty hard grader on quizzes, tests, easier on labs. Workload is medium-high.

Not too hard if you do the not unrequired homework he assigns each week which is due in the form of a quiz on the last day of class. Quizzes are easy as they are based off of the HW. Exams are easy if you study his past exams available on his site. Has a strange habit of ending all his statements in 'here'. Easy for a capable student.

Honestly, do the hw and you'll be fine. I thought he was a good prof. Do the hw and you'll get an A easy. My grades literally reflected if I did the hw or not. Someone wrote not to take him for several reasons and one was that class is mandatory. Why would you pay for a class you don't plan on attending...? You're in college, suck it up.

He is good. If you just listin to his lectures you will pass. He gives homework but he doesn't collect. :-)

Very enthusiastic and easy going professor. His class is a bit challenging if you have never taken physics before, but just do the homework problems he assigns. If you are confused, go to office hours asap. He is very helpful when you are one on one with him.

He is a really good teacher. Go to class and pay attention and you would get a good grade. If you have questions go to is office hours and he will help you. Make sure to do the lab the way he wants. He is very strict about that.

I had lab only with Luna, so I don't know how he is in lecture, but Luna was awesome for lab! He explained the theory for each lab well. True, his "ok and here" was distracting, but you get used to it quickly. He is patient and even when I kept asking him the same question over and over, he was nice about helping me. Lab final was long, study hard!

I took Phys 50 with Francis and I withdrew from his class. At first, I was scared of physics until Mr. Luna made it very easy and understandable. I retook Phys 50 and ended up getting an A in his class. So glad I took Mr. Luna for only Phys 50.

I took Phys 50 with Francis and I withdrew from his class. I was scared of physics until Mr. Luna made it very easy and understandable. I retook Phys 50 and ended up getting an A in his class with test accommodation. So glad I jumped onto Mr. Luna.

He definitely knows a lot about physics. He is very friendly and can explain everything well. The only problem is he teaches very fast, and gives hard tests. There is a quiz every friday, make sure you study his example problems, and the homework problems. Sometimes he will ask for conceptual explanations.

Luna is a very good professor even though he has a tendency to move on to the next topic quickly. The fact that he finishes ALL his sentences but "here" or "OK" distracts a lot and you may find yourself lost after few minutes during the lecture.

His class was a nightmare. I was not able to follow his lecture. I was confused sometimes that I have to read the textbook. The textbook gave some of the terminology that he discussed in class, but it did not help much. If you want to pass this class, take with other professor!

Decent teacher who is always enthusiastic in his lectures. As long as you pay attention in class and do the homework, an A shouldn't be too hard. Still, when asked to explain problems/redo them, he tells students to just look at someone else's notes instead of taking the time to go over the problem again.

Luna doesn't pull any punches on either quizzestest or lab work, but he more or less exposes you to EXACTLY what to expect, so if you miss something it's really on you. Testing material is taken right from HW, lecture examples, or practice exams. Be sure to do the reading. Expect to put in 15-20 a week to get an A in the course. Go to office hours

If you follow the structure of the class I don't see how you can get any grade lower than an A in Luna's class. Take notes, do the homework (textbook reading included), do the practice midterms and go over the example problems from lectures. His quizzes and midterms are straight from the homework and lectures. Study, and you will get an A.

I only had him for lab in 2A. He explained concepts well and was lenient with grading reports. He was a helpful for giving advice with sources of error. Seems like a nice guy. Overall, he is alright. There is better but also much harder physics professors out there. I appreciate how he is a little bit more straight forward than others.

His lecture is clear and fast. Tests are a little tough compare to his daily notes' questions. Doing hwk would be very helpful for exam which he never collect. Exams are only 5 questions. I don't know if I can pass his class, but he is a good teacher though.

this was my second time taking him. the first time i took him didnt pay attention barelly did hw didnt pass. Took him again!! sat in the front row! payed attention did hw (3-5 probs/day).. passed. his tests are 90% from hw/lecture. quiz every week. Gave 2 take home quiz! Midterm after 1st take home quiz was EXACTLY THE SAME...... DO THE HW UR GOOD

For those bad grades, they should admit that they didn't spend enough time. It's true that he covers the materials fast, but if you go to his office hour and ask him, he will explain them to you until you understand. He curves test grades and are open to take appeals on quiz/test grades within 2 days. And physics is hard... Ain't no easy A!

Organized lectures and schedule with a test every thursday and a few take-home quizzes. He wants you to succeed in class and also enjoy physics. His class was neither intimidating nor hectic. He would assign HW problems related to his current lecture everyday so it was easy to manage. His test are from HW. Will take his class again for sure!

if you're 5 min late to class 4 times, he will DROP YOU even if there is a month left in the quarter. Super unreasonable, & a snarky attitude. Gave him my notebook late and purposely told me he LOST it when he just had in his office. Way too emotional to be a professor. Gives little to no partial credit on tests. Don't take him or francis, so MEAN

Mr. Luna is a good teacher and gives great lecture. He is very strict about grading and rubrics. If you want to get an A, you must follow him in the class. He will ask you to sign the attendance sheet everyday, so don't skip his class. Before midterms, he will give students exam reviews to tell you what will be involved in this exam.

Imo he a nice teach tho peeps get the impression of sarcasm. As long as you're not rude, then he'd respect you back. I've yet to visit him during office hours, but he's WILLING to answer a few questions about the lec., quiz, or test in the few minutes after class and does a great job of explaining if u've a knack or prior knowledge or else STUDY!!!

He is a great professor. His explanations were really clear. Quizzes were all from HWs. Lecture exams were easy and similar to his lecture notes and practices examples. His lab exam was fair if you understood all theories and calculations. Overall, easy A class if you come to lectures and took notes. I will take him again. Recommend!!!

Luna is a great physics instructor. Many students dropped the course (but that happens in every intro Physics course). He is eager to help during office hours. I will most likely fail the class, but I'd certainly take it again with him. If you've have exposure to physics in high school and/or calculus, this should be pretty easy for you. He's great

Took his class in Spring Quarter. Really ez class in my opinion since this is the intro course. Mr. Luna has a good teaching skill. He dislikes phones or chatting in class. H/w and the book is not very important. Quizzes every week and tests are mostly ez. All problems r from examples in class. Grading is generous. Very helpful with students.

In terms of teaching he's pretty good at explaining concepts. His grading however is pretty rough. If your work is cluttered he won't bother giving you all the partial credit you deserve but he won't hesitate to mark off points if you're missing subjective information he deems necessary. Make sure your diagrams are clear and organized and do the hw

Def take Luna if it's between him and David newton. Luna is a really nice guy if you don't take photos or use your phone in class or be rude. He's super nice, but if your rude a switch just flips beware.

He's a nice guy. Can be helpful too. He doesn't collect homework, and his tests and quizzes (from what I've heard) are usually problems from the textbook. Make sure you know most the concepts in PHYS 50, stay on top of things, and solve the problems consistently.

He is a funny man. Go over the concepts really carefully. Luna's office hours are very helpful, he is very willing to help. The only problem of Luna was the grading criteria, it wasn't clear, he made us label EVERYTHING and took out points when students forgot it. He had extra credits which was a take-home quiz and some extra points in the Midterms

His lecture is fun, but lab is difficult. He does require a lot for lab reports. I like his lecture, fun and easy to understand. DO all homework he assigns because quizzes, midterms and final are in homework. Don't miss any class and do hw then you will get a good grade. The class was easy for me

The class is not SUPER easy, BUT easy A if you follow the steps

Lectures are very clear and understanding . Do the homework and attend lectures and you will get a good a grade.

Helpful during office hours. Drops lowest quiz. Need to study but not hard to get an A.

If you do all the homework and practice exams, you can get an A in class. Also attend the lecture to help understand the material. Very helpful.

GREAT teacher! Just do the homework. Most test/quiz questions are pulled from either the hw or review.

Took the class in the spring quarter. Challenging class. Lots of homework. The lectures are clear and helpful. Attend office hours for help. Work hard to get an A.

Had Luna for 3 qtrs. His lab exams are known to be difficult because they are NOT open note book (unlike other professors) Still as long as you study for the lab final it isnt too hard. Grades leniently. For phys4A4B4C I easily got 90%+ on lab portion of physics. Most laidback prof out of Lana, Newton, Francis and dkson.

This is for the lab section of 4A. Took him with 50 b4 and it was ez but now I know he has a very strict and high standard for lab report. Explains well, helpful and caring but he shows no mercy on grading. U need to work well with ur group, actually know what u r doing and follow every single rule in the rubric, no exceptions. Lab final is hard.

Professor Luna was honestly one of the the best professors I have had in de anza. He is very caring and is open to any questions that you may have. He takes his time to go over all of them. Lectures are clear. If you do the homework and read your notes for the test youll do great! 100% would recommend

Professor Luna is great! He goes through his lectures pretty quick and there's lots of info but he is thourough and takes time to answer any questions and give additional explanations. The homework is very manageable and he has practice exams online.

An awesome physics professor! Though physics and I are rivals, professor Luna makes it much easier for me to handle. Unlike other physics professors, the terms and language he uses are extremely simple and easy to understand. Quizzes and exams are based on assigned hw problems and practice exams. Btw, he is very strict about being in class on time.

Be faithful in attendance, pay attention during lecture, do your homework, and I promise you'll be fine. Don Luna is always happy to help you during office hour, and I learned a good deal about Algebra just by following along from his lectures, such that I wished he taught math here at UC De Anza. Physics: "Don't forget to draw a picture!"

Homework is not compulsory but if you do it you will be fine in the test . The only downside of his class is you have to come to class everyday .

Quiz & Exam questions are almost exactly like the ones from the HW/lectures. He gives you past exams which you can study from (80% of the exam will be like the past exam) His grading can be pretty harsh if you forget a step. Possible curve at the end? (got an A even though I was sure I got a B)

He's awesome, easy to approach and generally a really cool guy. He uses physical models like springs and basketballs to help visualize certain concepts which is nice. His quizzes are really easy, basically a copy of the homework. Make sure your work is detailed and well labelled on the test or he'll take points.

His Physics 50 in summer quarter is supper easy, but don't let that fool you! In normal quarter his classes are quite challenging! Make your choices wisely!

His class is easy to follow, and he gives a lot of extra credit opportunities! Make sure you do the hmwk he assigns, and ask questions during class. He is very approachable and friendly. I would definitely take his class again. Keep in mind that you'll need to study at least 5 hrs per week for this class alone in order to fully understand the class

Luna is an amazing prof who made classes at 8:30am enjoyable. He explains the material well and is willing to help out during office hours! He has weekly quizzes based off the HW (easy) and gives extra credit as well. Just be wary of his grading because he wants you to show ALL your steps! His class is not hard at all as long as you put in effort.

You understand clearly what is going on with physics in this class. The quiz and midterms are easy if you do the reading and homework, they are the same type of questions as you see from the book. He really prepares for huge midterms by giving review sheets.

If you are looking to actually learn physics, take Luna. I took Luna and Newton, and Luna is way more efficient and actually gets places. He gives you a practice exam the day before exams which often times appear word for word on the real exam. Pay attention in class and the class is awesome.

Mr. Luna is simply the best Physics teacher there is. I have taken about 7 classes in Physics in my career. With Mr. Luna, I have done 4A, 4B and now 4D. He is sincere, hardworking, egoless and genuine. And the most important quality is how example based his teaching is - Mr. Luna is the best teacher I have ever hard in my career.

Took Luna's 4A class in Fall 2018. Labs were fun and lectures were great with lots of examples. No +/- grading though.

I took professor Luna for physics 4A & 4B and they were both great classes. Lectures were clear with lots of problem solving examples. He was always willing to help. Make sure to attend the lectures and go to office hrs to get help with homework. Talk to other students to get their feedback about his classes.

Lectures are great. They are clear and detailed. Attend the lectures and do the homework and you will get a good grade.

Professor Luna is a very good lecturer! His Quizzes are very Lecture and HW dependent. Dont make the same mistake I did and write all the notes for each chapter as this is not needed. Just listen in class, do the homework, and youll be fine!!!! If you want an A do a little extra practiced problems BASED on the same thing he taught in Class!!!!!

Luna has a nice personality and is always willing to help. Don't cheat and don't be late for classes.

I took Luna for 4A/4B and he was very helpful. The material is not easy but if you go to his office hrs, do the hw, understand the lecture notes, and do the review midterms you can definitely get an A. Show all your work in the quizzes/exams just like he would solve the problem in class. Extra credit quiz! Respect him and he will respect you back!!

Great class. Video lectures are very helpful and clear.

Just had our second exam graded. Got an A on both. Exams are straightforward. Make sure to vied the lecture videos (very helpful), do the hw, and do the exam reviews and you'll do good in the class. Attend his office hours. Very helpful.

Luna's class is the best of all my spring classes. He is hard-working, has office hours every day. Quizzes and exams are based on lectures and homework. He makes physics class very straight forward. I like his class

Absolute gem. If you're able to take him for physics, do it. He is very easy to access out of class and genuinely cares about teaching the material. There was a quiz every week which can be a pain, but with how well he teaches I never complained. Again, take him, his lectures are super clear and you just need to do his homework (which isn't a lot).

Textbook only uses to do hw even though he doesn't collect hw. The grades are dependent on quizzes & exams. He'll drop your lowest quiz. You have to show every step on the exam or he will take off points. He's kind and willing to help you with hw if you attend his office hours.

I came back to rewrite a review because I didn't think it was fair to represent Luna like that. Luna's lectures are good, but he shows no mercy in grading but it's understandable why he grades like that because in the real world an error on an engineering project will result in disaster so he's training students to prepare for the workforce.

Those of you complaining about Luna are in for a rude awakening when you transfer to a UC. In UCs, many professors will not give you breaks. He may do a sloppy job grading at times so show your work neatly and the way he wants you to. His exams are for the most part reasonable, and he was helpful during his office hours when I struggled in 4B.

Solid professor, though I wouldn't say he's an easy A. If you don't study like the other students who claim his tests and quizzes are impossible, don't even bother to take physics here at De Anza because Newton and Francis are no easier. Want to do better? Go to office hours, put in the time, and get tutoring if needed, period.

He teaches by giving examples, which really helps me understand how to do the problems. Homework is optional, but it helps to practice. The labs can take a while to complete (but it gets easier once you're used to the format and his expectations). He doesn't respond to emails but is available in office hours on most days. Quizzes/exams are timed.

Professor Luna lectures and then gives examples. Honestly I understood the material from his examples. He is willing to help you during office hours. I have taken him for physics 50 and physics 4A. And next quarter I will take him for physics 4B. The lab was very tedious in the beginning, but once you understand his concept it is repetitive.

Graded by 14 things, 3 tests, 7 quizzes, 1 final, 1 EC quiz. EC on every test. 3.5H of lecture every week. Optional HW. Lectures cover the topic then go through a handful of examples. Not bad class, but very stressful. Answer questions --EXACTLY-- like him for full credit. Most quiz/test questions are from examples, HW, or online. Best of Luck! :)

Honestly, most prior bad reviews aren't a good representation of Luna. I think he does a good job lecturing, and he's more than happy to help in office hours. Do problems exactly how he'd do them, and stay on top of homework and lectures. Don't make the same mistake I did by falling behind mid-quarter. That's the difference between an A and a B.

I just took 2nd test and it was straightforward again. The exam reviews are very helpful. Do homework and go to lectures and eazy A.

Great class. The lectures are very helpful. Need to show all work clearly to get full credit. Office hours are very helpful. Do the hw and you'll get a good grade.

Luna teaches by example. As long as you pay attention and follow the steps he taught, you can get the answer completely wrong and still get full score. His quizzes and exams use the same questions shown in lecture, homework, and past exams. He is super patient and always available during office hours. Extra credit on all exams.

Took a summer course ( phys 50 ) and he is a nice professor. will give lots of homework, but if you have any doubt he will solve at the end of the lecture As there is a 15 minutes window for doubt session.

Luna is a great professor. He always goes out of his way to answer questions about the lecture. He does have a lot of homework but it's great practice since he never actually grades them, and all his quiz questions were based on his homework and open notes. He also records lectures. You just have to work hard and study in his class.

Prof Luna is very rigid about what he expects, but he's clear about it upfront. No wiggle room for exam/quizzes being turned in late, but does grade on a curve and averages your lowest exam grade. Go to lectures, take notes and then copy the way he does the problems and you'll do fine. Gives an exam review the day before which covers all material.

His teaching style different with every teacher or professor i know, there are homework, but you don't need to turn them in(Do your homework, trust me). Grading is based almost entirely on quizzes and exams. This professor taught well, I got a B because I didn't take the class seriously at all, don't be me.

Weekly quizzes, 3 exams, and 1 final. He gives out additional 3 points for every test. He assigns hw problems every class meeting and you should do them in order to get an A.

Quizzes based on homework and his exams based on his exam preview or whatever he went through in class. Definitely have his own grading criterias and he strictly sticks with them. Just do whatever he did in class and the rest is much easier compared to other classes

I took this class online and it was not as bad as many of the reviews say. However, this isn't an easy class, so you must do all the homework and go to office hours. I often went to office hours to have Professor Luna double check my lab which was very helpful and ensured a good score. The tests were usually much simpler than the homework.

He is a tough grader with his owns set of steps that you must follow. A lot of effort and time are required to pass this class with an A. Having him check your homework or lab report before due date is a great idea. He'll explain the problem and point out what needs to be fixed. Not an easy class, but perfect score is possible.

Decent professor but the concepts themselves are pretty tough. He gives some free points in the quizzes and exams to make it a bit easier. Falling behind is really easy in this class and will be really hard to catch back up. I would not recommend you take Luna if you cannot manage the time.

I understand why other people think he's a bad professor but in reality he is not. His lectures may be a bit dull but if you can hang in there then you should be fine. Make sure you prepare very well for his exams and do things the way he expects you to and you will have a good grade.

I don't think some of the reviews accurately represent his teachings. I took PHYS 4A in the spring quarter and it was a great class! Do the practice exams and homework and you can get an A in the class.

Had PHYS 50 and PHYS 4A with Luna and they were both good classes. After taking 4A with Luna, PHYS 4B was easy. Attend office hours, lectures, and do the work and not difficult to get an A.

Just checked my grade for PHYS 4A spring quarter and I got an A! Do the homework, attend all lectures, attend office hrs and you can get an A. lectures are clear and very helpful.

Took Mr. Luna's class this past spring quarter. I got a C in the class but I didn't do much homework. His lecture are great. Explains everything clearly. Do the homework and you can get an A.

Had PHYS 4A in the spring quarter. He assigns lots of homework but he does not collect it but you definitely need to do the homework to do well in the class. Lectures are clear and direct. Weekly quizzes based mainly on the homework. Exams also based on homework and lectures. Put the work and effort and you should do well in the class.

Pros: Lectures are clear. Answers your questions. Tests are based on optional homework and are similar to the example problems in class. Offers an extra credit assignment and you can drop your lowest test score. Cons: Problems must be solved exactly how he taught otherwise he takes off points. Rushed through topics toward the end of the course.

I always sat in front of class during spring quarter. The lectures were clear and easy to follow. Quizzes and exams are straight from the lecture and hw. I always went to his office hours and he was very helpful. He is also available during lab if you can't make it to his office hours. Go to class, do the homework, and you can get an A.

Took Luna for 4A in summer. Lectures were straightforward and very helpful. Very fair grading scale. Go to class, do the homework and study notes and you will do well in the class. Enjoyed the class.

I finished the class with 104%. Put in the work and you will succeed. The quizzes and tests are all based on the homework, you will know what to expect IF you study. Go to his office hours. Always willing to answer questions and give guidance. Great lectures, a bit rushed towards the end but no complaints. GIVES EXTRA CREDIT ON LITERALLY EVERYTHING

I learned a lot from him and passed his class, so I can't complain. It was a very difficult class though.

Assigns optional HW everyday, but completing it is crucial for doing well. Weekly quiz and exam questions are ripped straight from his lectures and the HW. He's strict about the exact method you use to solve problems, but if you follow them, he'll generously give lots of extra credit. Has office hours everyday, and are extremely helpful.

His office hours are great and his lecture is easy to digest. Physics is hard though so you will have to pay attention but so long as you do and understand the homework it's not too bad. Caring

Took him for 4A and 4B, but 4B was MUCH HARDER. He is very selective and harsh while grading exams, but does give some extra credit on it. Quizzes have questions from that week's homework. Exams are based off lecture examples and the exam reviews. YOU WILL SUFFER! There is no other option. I was so stressed I pulled an all-nighter before midterm 2.

Professor Luna is very kind and helpful but his class is difficult for no reason. Just don't take physics at De Anza, it's not worth it unless you're very good at physics or just have a lot of free time. For reference, my physics 4B class with Ellen Judd at foothill was MUCH easier than my 2A class with Prof Luna a few quarters ago. That says A LOT

People who complain about this professor just don't do any of the homework. All quizzes and exams are based off homework, notes, and study guides. This is not difficult, it just isn't an easy like your other classes. Lots of extra credit, he's very helpful in office hours, and he's very talented with physics. Him and David Newton are amazing.

use the methods learned in class to do quizzes and exams. im not sure why my entire class expects him to give them full credit for stealing work off of chegg. tried to make study groups but nobody did their hw and they all dropped and complained. pro tip: find students who actually do hw and create study guides with them! do ALL ur hw! go to o.h.!

took it a quarter ago. Do the HW problems day of, do them 3x-5x, it will lock into your memory easily. And then make sure you can do it again (without getting stuck) before the quiz/exam. go to his office hours because physics is not the easiest.. don't get waste time getting stuck on one hw problem, just refer to notes/book or go to office hour.

Luna is always enthusiastic and happy in his lectures and you can see how passionate he is about physics. There are weekly quizzes, and while he's a harsh grader and will take points off if you don't show work his way, he gives back extra credit points at the end so they pretty much even out. Do all the homework, and you're good, easy class.

For success in this class, do the homework diligently and make use of study tools like unstuckstudy AI alongside the textbook. Professor Luna's teaching style is straightforward, and office hours are valuable. Stay engaged, and you'll likely do well.

Took the summer session and felt it was fairly slow-paced- many lectures (especially later on) consisted of doing 3-4 problems throughout the class. Quizzes make up the whole grade, and problems are very predictable (he publicly posts past tests) and studying classwork and concepts will set you up for an A. SO much extra credit offered on quizzes.

It isn't about the papers or the pen or the veneer callipers. It's about discipline, obedience, and humility. Following orders that you think may mean nothing without hesitation so that when orders come, when arrows fall, and hooves trample, and blood flows, you will do the same, without hesitation. Trust me, anonymous, get rid of your past life.

If you are new to Physics, stricky stick to the homework and textbook. Of course this is a science course and put in some work is what expected. If you already knew Physics, follow his steps in solving problems and it is gonna be an easy 100%+

Spring '24. Weekly quizzes, 2 midterms, final, lab final. He's the blueprint physics professor & many other professors use his material. Must show all work exactly how it's done in lecture/book. Gives partial credit. Provides practice exams. I think HW was ungraded, but MUST do weekly to pass. Lecture slides on website, but don't skip!

We just had the second test. Very similar to the homework and exam review. Do the homework and exam review and easy A.

Took the class in fall quarter and I am taking physics physics 4A now. His class really helped me a lot in 4A. Do good in physics 50 and it will make 4A easier.

I managed to get an A despite skipping a lot of classes. I did terrible on the quizzes but extra credit and take home quizzes saved my ass. A few advice: Do your labs diligently, as the final lab would cover all of the previous labs, and check them with him during his office hours. Do the previous exams and review for the test. Good luck you all!

Had physics 50 last quarter with Luna. I am taking professor Artum now because Luna's class conflicted with my schedule. Luna's class is helping a lot in physics 4A. Highly recommend Luna for physics 50. The previous ratings seem to be from an upset student.

Class is tough but fair. Labs are hard, had 15/20s every lab but I still ended with a 97% overall. Do the homework, it's literally the exam. A lot of students complain that Luna is “too hard,” but honestly, if you're just looking for an easy A without putting in real effort, go take someone else. He's not going to hand you a grade for showing up.

Prof. Luna is a great professor for those looking to pursue a more rigorous stem related education. He approaches teaching physics in a more numerical approach, but also covers the conceptual components well enough. Do the assigned non-graded homework on time, and understand it, and you will be fine. Solve using his problem-solving methodology.

His class is helping me a lot in PHYS 4A which I am taking now. Take his physics 50 class and it will help you do good in physics 4A. Do the homework and the exams review and you will get a good grade. The lectures are very helpful and clear. Highly recommend his class if you plan on taking physis 4A.

Go to class and follow his steps in solving problems and you will get an A in the class.

The class was very straightforward. Quizzes and exams are directly based on the homework and lecture. Attend his office hrs for help or go to his lab for help. Not difficult to get an A in the class.

I didn't do much homework and I still got a B in the class. Attend his class and follow lectures carefully and you can get a good grade in the class.

I didn't get him at first, people who write awful reviews for him just didn't follow his instructions. The easies class i've ever taken. After 60% of class dropped he gave so much extra credit that my grade went over a 100% in his class. He gives extra credit only to those who do well, he doesn't if u get bad score. Just follow his simple steps.

One of the toughest professors I've had. You really have to try in order to pass. >50% of my class dropped. I would have gotten a B had I not went to office hours. He let me fix my 1/20 quiz, as well as some bad labs. He notices if you try and he will cut you some slack in terms of makeup, especially after the majority of the class drops.

Don't let the bad reviews discourage you from taking Professor Luna. He's a truly dedicated and friendly physics professor. I've never seen another teacher lecture for 3–4 hours straight with such energy. His teaching is clear, straightforward, and effective. If I get the chance, I'll take the entire Physics series with him!

I took 4A in summer and it was a great class. Got an A and so did several other students in the class. There were several take-home quizzes. The extra credit assignment helps your grade so make sure to submit it. Quizzes and exams were based on the homework and lectures. You will do good if you do the HW and attend the lectures.

Lots of rules, but lots of extra credit too. Lectures are boring, but take note of what he says (not just what he writes down) because it is often the answers to quizzes. Homework & practice tests are similar to exams. Could be harder for the first physics class, but this is easier than AP Physics 1. Easy to talk & super helpful outside of class.

Yes, the class is tough, but it's not impossible. If you stay consistent, keep up with the homework, and take advantage of the extra credit, you'll be fine. Complaining about the rules doesn't help, they're there to make sure you don't miss steps or make things up. In the end, the professor is fair, structured, and gives you tons of extra credit.

BROS, the final exam is so straightforward that it would be nearly impossible for you to fail, I love you so much Luna

No way the final is real, it's literally a free pass. The first time I've ever felt less pressure in a physics course than in my Math 1D class

This class can be hard in the beginning with too many rules, but in the end, the extra credits and easy finals save my grades. Super friendly Love this guy!!!