3.8

Halina Opyrchal

Physics - New Jersey Institute of Technology

3.8
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
37%
Would Retake
102
Reviews
3.8
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

37%

Would Retake

102

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What Students Say

Even if you dont have to take physics you MUST take this class

PHY103 - 3.0 rating

her accent is very strong but she is very passionate about teaching as well as accessible and caring outside of class

PHY103 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

58%

Textbook Required

47%

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 15 grades
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A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 16 reported grades
A: 7
B: 3
A+: 2
C+: 2
Common Tags
Caring (7)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (5)
Clear grading criteria (3)
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LECTURE HEAVY (2)
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Amazing lectures (2)
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Reviews (102)
5.0
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PHYS
Oct 29, 2001

Excellent Physics Prof.

4.0
4.0
PHYS103
Nov 13, 2001

She's a great person and a thorough professor, she knows what she's doing.

1.0
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PHY101
Apr 29, 2002

No Comments

4.0
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PHYS105
Sep 18, 2002

Hard to understand at times, but nonetheless I learned...

3.0
3.0
PHYS105
Sep 18, 2002

Hey, I passed!

3.0
3.0
PHYS111
Oct 29, 2002

Speaks polish

5.0
1.0
PHYS
Nov 11, 2002

GREAT PROF!!!!

5.0
2.0
PHYS111
Nov 16, 2002

nicest teacher that cares about the student

5.0
2.0
PHYS111
Nov 20, 2002

Very heavy accent, but VERY GOOD prof! Highly recommended

5.0
3.0
PHYS111
Dec 22, 2002

True definition of a “teach”er. Would take her again even if teaching Literature

5.0
3.0
PHYS105
Feb 13, 2003

Covers material very well and is always eager to help

5.0
2.0
PHYSICS11
Feb 19, 2003

Very good professor, she's so nice and caring fr her students

4.0
1.0
MTSC301
Mar 7, 2003

Very easy grader. Just write something and you will get plenty of partial credit. Also, she is so caring!!

3.0
3.0
PHY111
Mar 7, 2003

She knows her stuff but kinda unclear in language! def caring prof and she will work wit you if u work wit her!

5.0
2.0
PHY105
Mar 12, 2003

She knows her stuff and is good with helping explain the problems, but it's sometimes hard to understand her.

5.0
1.0
PHYS111
Mar 27, 2003

must take, once past her accent you wont ever regret taking her. the best

4.0
2.0
PHYSICS
Apr 7, 2003

She had the funniest voice and presented comic relief to such a hard subject. One of the best teachers i had at NJIT. Very considerate, explained thoroughly and tried to help out even during exams :). Her voice was so funny....

5.0
1.0
PHYSICS105
Apr 16, 2003

She's the best physics professor in the whole university!! She explains well, and people understand well what's going on.

5.0
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PHYS111
May 15, 2003

She has a thick accent, but that is her only fault. Otherwise she is the nicest most helpful teacher you could ask for. If you get stuck, she will even do the problem for you. You cannot ask for a better professor.

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PHYS105
May 28, 2003

The accent is thick but if you really make an effort in 1 week you will understand. She is my favorite and in my opinion the best teacher at njit, she would look at me in recitation and know that i don't understand and teach it to me right on the spot. A+

4.0
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PHYS102
Jul 31, 2003

she has a very thick accent.. if you put some effort in paying attention, you will understand what she's saying.. and what she's doing. She's very helpful, and very nice..if anyone ruins the class..its other students

2.0
3.0
102A
Sep 9, 2003

she sounds like "FIRE THE LAZER" lady from Austin Powers

5.0
2.0
PHY103
Sep 24, 2003

If anyone actually dropped this course its because they never showed up. She is very helpful during recitation and in general.

4.0
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PHYS105
Oct 15, 2003

Sexy Mama Opyrchal...Wow I loved this woman, she knows her stuff, she's gives you the exam problems, and her quizes are cake. I LOVE YOU HALINA!!!

4.0
1.0
PHYS
Oct 25, 2003

Awesome teacher, she helps you on the exams if you ask her questions, sometimes she tells you what to do.

5.0
3.0
PHYS111
Nov 11, 2003

I am actually a student taking her husband's course right now. However, There are much more reasons I love Mrs Ophycal..She helps you a lot. Even if you are a dumb who needs a lot of help, She will be always there for you.. I love her workshop class.

5.0
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PHYSICS111
Nov 13, 2003

She has a thick accent, but she is willing to do extra work to help you pass. She explains things very well and as many times as needed.

5.0
1.0
PHYSICS1
Nov 13, 2003

i had her in F1995 for physics 1 recitation... one word... FREEECTION!

4.0
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PHYS111
Dec 2, 2003

Great teacher. Once you get over the accent and focus for a bit, you'll understand what she's saying. She knows her stuff and she'll explain whatever is needed. Highly recommended!

4.0
2.0
PHYS111
Dec 19, 2003

Excellent teacher...Little difficult to understand...She will give you an A if you think you got a C...Highly recommended...Plus, she gives you answer during exams

5.0
1.0
PHYS111
Jan 2, 2004

best physics teacher ever had at NJIT, knows what she is talking about, ready to help you even outside of your class and also with other problems you have regarding physics.

5.0
1.0
PHY111
Feb 18, 2004

Halina is the PHYSICS machine, she knows what she is talking about, gives you the information that you need and helps you out even outside a classroom setting. Go to her review sessions...she basically talks about what's on the exam. EXCELLENT PROFESSOR.

5.0
2.0
PYHS1
Feb 21, 2004

A bit hard to understand her at first, but is VERY helpful and is willing to help you if you get stuck.

4.0
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PHYSIII
Feb 26, 2004

Extremely attractive, in a Dr. Ruth German/Austrian oversexed sort of way. One of the most helpful instructors ever. Only professor I've had who's held extra review sessions for the tests. Accent is thick but can be understood, after a few weeks.

5.0
2.0
PHYSIII
Mar 26, 2004

Best physics professor @ NJIT !!

3.0
2.0
PHYS111
Apr 8, 2004

crazy accent... no idea wat shez talkin about all da time... but she realli knows wat physics is about... so if u copy down her notes n study at home, u will get a good grade..(but dun bother to pay attention in class, cuz u cant)

4.0
1.0
PHYS121
Apr 16, 2004

She is the best physics teacher here at njit...i had her for physics 111 also...she knows her stuff and she is willing to help you out...her accent isn't as bad as people say it is...she is awesome

5.0
1.0
PHYS121
May 1, 2004

A very good teacher, but a bit too loud!

1.0
5.0
PHYS121
May 13, 2004

Worst Physics teacher I have ever had

5.0
2.0
PHYS121
May 14, 2004

Halina is a great Physics professor. She might be a little hard to understand at times, but it's nothing you can't deal with. Go to her review sessions (they tell you what to expect), do your homework, study and you'll receive a good grade.

5.0
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PHYS111
Nov 11, 2004

Good teacher...sometimes a little hard to understand but extremely helpful.

5.0
1.0
PHYS111
Nov 18, 2004

GREAT TEACHER....TEACHES WELL AND HELPS STUDENTS!!!

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PHYS111
Dec 8, 2004

She was clear and helpful, but! If you like physics-111 and like understanding it. DO NOT TAKE HER. She spends the whole time doing problems and no time discussing the theory. Take her only if you want to be a monkey thats good at doing problems.

5.0
2.0
PHYS111
Dec 16, 2004

this lady is the maaam....she is downright the true physics genius as far as i am concerned....clear, coincise, very helpful, and just knock on her door and you will find her...she turns physics into a rather easy and more understandable class......halina, u rock!!!!!

5.0
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PHYS111
Dec 17, 2004

shes the best teacher ever, i knew no physics, u go to her review sessions see her in her office, she bends over backwards to help u get an A, she is the most caring teacher in NJIT

5.0
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PHYS111
Jan 9, 2005

Has to be the best professor in physics. accent can through u off but she is very help and knows her stuff. Take her for physics 1

5.0
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PHYS111
Feb 20, 2005

SHE IS THE BEST PHYS TEACHER AT NJIT.DON'Y WASTE YOUR TIME TO TAKE ANYONE ELSE!!

5.0
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PHYS111121
Apr 14, 2005

GREAT PROF DONT TAKE N E ONE ELSE

5.0
2.0
PHYS103
Apr 20, 2005

Halina is a very good professor. She's very helpful, and she doesn't hesitate to answer your questions. She reviews all of the problems in class a couple times so we have a good understanding of the material. Also she's a very nice person!

5.0
2.0
PHYS121
May 7, 2005

Just do all the homework and go to the review sessions and you'll be fine.

3.0
5.0
PHYS121
May 24, 2005

She is as horrible as her husband; extremely thick accent and loud voice; very difficult to understand what she says during lectures and impossible to complete the homework and do the exams with her teaching...by going to her office you only learn how to do the homework problems...avoid her at all costs if you want to pass Physics!!!

5.0
1.0
PHYS111
Jul 11, 2005

She is the one professor at NJIT that I truly enjoyed and respected. I'm not a physics major, I don't enjoy physics at all. She's genuine and cares about all students, from the ones like me to the physics lovers. I am really shocked to see 1 negative rating on here. You will not find another professor at njit as caring and understand as her period.

5.0
2.0
PHYSICS1
Jan 14, 2006

great prof. and looks and sounds a lot like fran from austin powers, so after she's done her calculations....FIRE THE LASER!

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MTSE301
Oct 2, 2006

couldnt stop sleeping during lectures, although she was trying to teach everything clearly everything was in a mess.because of her different english i couldnt really enjoyed the class

4.0
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PHYS111
Nov 14, 2006

Brilliant woman. The first few classes with her took a bit getting used to (difficulty with her handwriting and speech, but after a talk with her, everything was fine). I truly, truly hate Physics, but she's made it more tolerable. If you have trouble with accents, don't take her, but her accent really isn't all that bad.

5.0
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PHYS111
Dec 28, 2006

She's a great teacher, will answer all ur questions, very very nice, has poor handwriting and hard to understand accent but very helpful,

4.0
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PHYS105
May 9, 2007

gud teacher..helped alot with hw n review

5.0
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PHYS111R
Jun 6, 2007

she was great! she helped me every time I asked her, in class, or in her office, or whenever I saw her. although she has a thick accent and she says Yesss a lot she is soo kind and helpful. i didnt have her this semester but I still went to her for physics help cuz she was the only one who could explain the best. she even tries to make us interest

3.0
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PHYS111
Jan 24, 2008

Couldn't really understand accent. Professor was always willing to help though.

5.0
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PHYS111
Apr 6, 2008

One of the best professors at NJIT. She knows what she is doing and teaches the material well. You can go to her office for extra help. She holds review sessions in her free time before the exam. The class is a super easy A if you took physics in high school or if you go to class, do your hw, and ask her questions about what you don't understand.

3.0
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PHYS105W
Nov 7, 2008

had her for workshop only. helpful, but hard to place accent even when u get used to it. Ask her for help alot, cuz she's always willing to give it when people ask

4.0
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PHYS105
Dec 25, 2008

She is adorable. Has a habit of saying "yes, yes" a lot. She is extremely helpful. Will sacrafice an arm and leg to help you out. Her accent is very thick but makes up for it by being very professional.

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PHY121
May 1, 2009

The BEST of all the NJIT Physics professors. Very straightforward lectures, gives you solutions to hw problems in recitation, teaches what you need to know for the exam. Review sessions are great, she drops hints about the test questions and what you need to know throughout. Great lady!

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PHYS111
Jun 25, 2009

What is she saying? Nice lady, maybe because you don't know what she says. Compared to others, though, she is a take.

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PHYS111
Dec 29, 2009

Perfect example of an incompetent professor.

1.0
4.0
PHY111
Jan 13, 2010

beyond horrible..if you are not an expert in physics do not take..watch out for commons to

4.0
3.0
PHYS105
Nov 11, 2010

Professor Yes Yes lol shes too funny. you can barely undersand her but shes a good lady and is helpful

2.0
3.0
PHYS121
Apr 20, 2011

I can barely understand a word this woman says. Her voice is the magnificent combination of a shrill old lady's and foreign-ese (call me ignorant, but I don't even know what accent that is.) Otherwise, she does a fairly decent job reviewing the material, I guess. So if you can get past the accent, maybe you'll have better luck than I did.

4.0
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PHYS111
Nov 20, 2012

Very helpful lady. Gives helpful examples and works out problems step by step.

5.0
2.0
PHYS121
May 6, 2013

I took her because I was pleased with her in PHYS 111. She will really go through all measures to see her students succeed. Also it seems like she never makes a mistake when it comes to examples, which is pretty impressive. She is just a smart woman overall.

5.0
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PHY121
May 13, 2013

So nice and very helpful. Physics 2 is a tough subject, but with her, she makes it reasonable. Just do the webassign, and your set to pass. And go to her if you need help, she will give you her time and patience.

5.0
1.0
PHY121
Sep 8, 2013

She is the best professor. I took physics 2 class and she helped me a lot.

5.0
2.0
PHYS111
Dec 6, 2013

She is my favorite professor so far at NJIT for sure. She will go the extra mile to help you understand something if you don't get it you just need to ask. You can tell that she thoroughly knows her stuff. She does have an accent but it's nothing that isn't hard to understand. She has a tendency to always say "yes this is what!" its adorable lol.

5.0
3.0
PHY103
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2015

I would totally recommend her as your Professor. If you need clarificationon any topic she will stay with you after class to go over it.

3.0
5.0
PHY103
Grade: A+
Jan 20, 2016

Even if you dont have to take physics you MUST take this class. Yes yes yes

4.0
4.0
PHY103
Jan 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is a nice professor. You'll need to show up because missing one class sets you back a lot. She'll teach slow if you participate but if the entire class is quiet she goes a mile a minute. I needed to pass but wasn't doing well went to her office hours once a week for like 45min and we did hw together. Made it out with C+ just work your butt off.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
3.0
3.0
MTSE301
Jan 9, 2017
Would take again

For MTSE 301, lectures are extremely dry. She is nice but very hard to understand. Grading is inconsistent. She does not punish people who are obviously cheating which is frustrating for people who actually work. Too much information and she doesnt narrow it down. However, she is available to go over things you dont understand.

4.0
2.0
PHYS103
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class is graded mostly (80%) on exams; the rest is homework and participation. Professor Opyrchal has a bit of an accent, but once you get used to it, it's manageable. She'll answer your questions and give you review sessions outside of class and practice exams. Subject matter is pretty dry, but she's definitely a solid professor.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
PHY103
May 15, 2017
Would take again

Professor Halina is sooo awesome, she is accessible out of class almost anytime, she is able to meet whenever and when you do meet with her, she is SO helpful. If you don't understand something, go to her. SHE HELPS AND TEACHES YOU SO WELL ONE ON ONE.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
3.0
MTSE301
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2017
Would take again

So this course materials science is a dry course. Nothing fun about learning phase diagrams and what have you. The lectures seem to be fast paced but how else can she fit 16-17 chapters a semester? She's always available during her office hours. Anything greater than an 80 is an A. Thick accent but can be understood you just have to be attentive.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
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1.0
1.0
MTSE301
May 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I wold not recommended here. Mostly, you will try to understand what is she saying, foreign "professor", rather than learning the material. She curve test for some people only, which is weird. There are 3 exams final 30% of your grade, and it is really hard. Lecture quizzes every other week. Good Luck.

3.0
3.0
PHY103
May 16, 2018
Would take again

her accent is very strong but she is very passionate about teaching as well as accessible and caring outside of class. her study guides and formula sheets are extremely helpful so use them because the exam will be somewhat similar.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
4.0
PHYS102
Grade: A
Feb 3, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Opyrchal is extremely accessible and overall a wonderful professor! She spends time helping students one-on-one,all you have to do is ask, and she will walk you through it until you understand completely. Final grade rounding also is pretty generous. Make every attempt to take courses with her-she is a gem!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
2.0
4.0
PHYS121
Grade: A
Oct 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I dont know for other courses but for physics 2 or 121 she is not helpful. She reads right off the slides really fast and consistently gets examples incorrect. She also skips steps making even some easy examples more confusing. YouTube and old exams are what helped me do well. She also doesnt give out recent exams. Be warned quizzes every week.

2.0
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PHYS103
Grade: F
Dec 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

To go from an A in physics 1 To an F for physics 2 just tells you everything you need to know about the professor am not a lazy or bad student the I couldnt understand her. the exams were cryptic the people who write them dont know english. The worst part is her reviews just skip them waste of time. Honestly she ruined my life.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
1.0
PHYS103
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Just study the powerpoints and practice exams she gives you and you will get an A in every common. Super easy and kind professor, willing to help you even answer your questions during exams! She wants you to pass, TAKE HER if you can

Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
PHYS121
Grade: A
Jun 28, 2022
Would take again

She's a bit hard to understand sometimes but is extremely nice and is always willing to help anybody who asks for it. She explains content well (despite her losing track every now and then). If you pay attention in class, you'll learn from her. She also posts her notes on Canvas which is always helpful

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
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3.0
PHY103
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2023

I found it better to just review the lecture on my own time and own my own pace because she is a little fast paced. Do the Pearson Homework for an easy boost to your grade. Semi weekly quizzes on canvas for each chapter/sections that you go through. Test are multiple choice just study up and know how to apply the formula given to you.

Caring
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
PHY111
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2023
Would take again

She's a very nice and caring teacher, she will do her best to help you during lecture quizzes or exams. She is a little hard to understand in lectures but you can ask her questions. The class itself is hard but you'll be able to understand if you study. The lectures are uploaded on canvas and they may go a bit fast.

Caring
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PHYS111
Aug 23, 2024

Watching her do some of the problems you understand how its done, but when it comes to her actually teaching it, she's useless. I'm the same nationality as her and still don't understand her. If that isn't an indication of how thick her accent is, then I don't know what to tell you.

1.0
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PHYS111
Grade: Incomplete
Aug 23, 2024

If you want the worst physics teacher of all time go ahead and take her class. Her accent makes it impossible to understand anything she says plus half the time she says the wrong thing. She also doesn't cover half of what's actually important for the homework and doesn't finish solving problems sometimes. If you can drop her class immediately.

2.0
2.0
PHYS103
Aug 23, 2024

Cannot understand a word she says.

2.0
1.0
PHYS121
Aug 23, 2024

Dr. Opyrchal is an 'okay' teacher at best. She is VERY hard to understand and exhales sleeping gas! On top of that, she is sooo short that she only uses the bottom half of the board! Avoid her!

3.0
3.0
PHY121
Aug 23, 2024

he is okay. if u ask her for help, she'll never say no

3.0
3.0
PHYS111
Grade: B
Aug 23, 2024

She is nice. she can be very hard to understand sometimes and the class is very fast pace. Prepare to teach yourself the material. However she lets you redo and re open Hw assigments.

Caring
5.0
1.0
PHYSICS
Aug 23, 2024

when in doubt ask her...she will probably do the problem for you. little hard understanding her at times, but she likes what she does and it shows

5.0
1.0
PHYS111
Aug 23, 2024

Wow....the best teacher I ever had for physics. She is with no doubt an easy teacher, and very helpful when you need it. Sometimes her accent makes it alittle hard to understand her but you should be able to pass her class with a B if not an A. Good Luck guys!!

5.0
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PHYSICS1AND2
Aug 23, 2024

Great teacher. Go to her for help and she will "bend over backwards" for you. Don't be scared to ask for help during exams either, she will practically solve problems for you sometimes!

5.0
1.0
PHYS111
Aug 23, 2024

Great Prof. one of the better teachers at NJIT. Take her if you want a proffesor who cares about you learning.

1.0
4.0
PHY121
Grade: C+
Dec 22, 2024

She is a nice lady however being nice is not enough to be a professor. YOU CAN NOT UNDERSTAND HER because of her accent. I have an accent too, but it is almost impossible to understand her (and I have heard this from so many people). Physics 121 is a hard class and because of her you have to self-study EVERYTHING. I don't recommend her. Don't do it

Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
PHYS103
Grade: C+
Jan 21, 2025
Would take again

Extremely energetic and passionate about what she was teaching, the only thing is that she had a HEAVY accent. It made it hard to understand her sometimes, but she will keep repeating things until you get it. I'm putting attendance isn't mandatory because you can come in, sign the paper, then leave, and she didn't care.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PHY121
Grade: A+
Jan 28, 2025
Would take again

The goat just go to exams and raise your hand.

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

58%

Textbook Required

47%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 15 grades
Most common grades:
A (7)
B (3)
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(9)B(3)C(2)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(0)
Based on 16 reported grades
A: 7
B: 3
A+: 2
C+: 2
Common Tags
Caring (7)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (5)
Clear grading criteria (3)
Lecture heavy (3)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
Gives good feedback (2)
Amazing lectures (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
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