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Prof. Grewal knows his subject but is able to make Physics accessible to non-stem majors like me. His lectures sometimes go off on weird tangents that end up returning to physics. He reminds me of Rick Sanchez from Rick & Morty. Grades hard, but is very helpful outside of class. He is also kinda cute :P
Changed from Computer Science to Physics because of Dr. Grewal
Pros : One of my favorite classes at CSUDH. Professor Grewal does a very good job of explaining the math. He grades hard, but gives EC and lets you correct mistakes and resubmit in order to improve your grade. Cons: Lectures sometimes go off-topic. The coarse material is sometimes difficult to understand. Class is three hours long.
Fun Class
Makes you work for an A. Talks a lot about how to weaponize physics. As a consience objector to war. I would prefer he used examples of physics that were for peace.
I guess Prof Grewal graduated from CSUDH. He has TORO Pride. He grade hard. But he help alot and will help you pass his class. He bring real world demostartions to class and posts his lecture notes so you do not have to copy them down in class.
VERY LOUD!
Hard Grader. Nearly impossible to get 100 out of 100 on lab. Lab Manual is useless. Good professor if you are a science major. He expects you to know the subject before coming to lab. Lots of math!!! Expects you to know calculus!
Great, been loving the class a lot, he's fun to listen to lectures and talk to while doing the labs.
This professor is the bane of my existance. He is a professor who is accessible outside of class and the small lectures he gives before class are interesting, but its nearly impossible to even pass the labs. No matter how much effort you put if the math is wrong expect a C. Overall a good professor just do the math correctly.
Favorite Professor at CSUDH.
This professor is smart but a nitpicker with his lab. Like dude. Its just labs. The man talks nonstop.
Prof. Grewal has been the past teacher I have had at CSUDH so far. I learn more about Physics from him then from my other physics professor. Prof. Grewal clearly loves his job unlike some other professors I have here at CSUDH. I am taking him again for PHY132 in the spring. He is a tough grader, but grades fair. I went from a 60 avg to a 90 avg.
This professor makes me want to get hit by a campus bus. He is also funny because he got shocked during an experiment. So the labs are bearable, but they take forever (not his fault). Good professor, but the fact I have to take physics as a Math Ed major sucks.
Prof Grewal is AWESOME. He seems to be the smartest professor I have. I went thru are very difficult break up with my long time b/f. I was a wreck. Prof. Grewal noticed and said I could take some extra time on the homework. He also talked to me outside of class and told me "it gets better". I am sure I would have drop out had it not been for him!
One of the funniest professors I've had at DH. Great guy lol I love that gets lost af with us sometimes but we figure out what to do and we move on.
This dude is hilarious. He makes the class interesting it very weird ways. Goes on tangents, but somehow they are always about his car or weapons.
Hated this guy in the beginning. Full of himself. I have now come to respect him. I have learned more about chemistry from professor grewal than I have from my PChem class. He grades hard but gives extra credit almost every week. He lets me call him outside of class if I have questions about the lab. Plays sweet music during the lab part.
Great professor!
This guy is my hero!
Dr. Grewal is a hard grader. He expects you to study before coming to class. I thought I was going to fail his class. After going to office hours he helped me understand the math. I just saw my grade and it is a B. If you are looking for an easy A do not take him. If you want to learn than he is the best in the department! Lectures are fun.
I switched to Grewal's class on a recommendation from the CSUDH FB group. After the first lecture, I can see why he is highly recommended. We did an experiment on the very first day. He clearly loves what he does. He was very helpful in teaching us math. I wish he was my lecture professor. She did not go over anything!!
Dr. Grewal expects you to come to class prepared. If you do not put in time to study or do not know the math he makes no apologies about failing student. Exams are open book and via computer. If you just need the class for credit/no credit do not take his class. If you want to go own to Grad school take Dr. Grewal
I DREADED physics. I used to be so lost in the labs and then went to office hours weekly to get help. My scores improved within each lab. Our group with phys/math/bio/chem majors was always lost. But we had fun making (shocking) mistakes with Grewal. Even if we spend too much writing the reports. As a math ed major, i appreciate physics now.
The best of the best. If you want an actual PHYSICS lab where you learn, not just a boring class this is it. You will do physics. Not to brag, but i had him for lab and lecture because my lecture professor left on some kinda leave, he took over and SECURED THE BAG for all of us because we learned more with him. he is the real Rick Sanchez ifykyk
I had this guy for 130. Our class was one of the only classes that kept meeting (online) after the campus closed. Since we are online 100% for now I rushed to sign up for his 132 class.
I left my friday lab and xfered to Prof Grewal's lab. His lab is the only class at CSUDH that is being serious. My lecture is a joke. CSUDH is not the University of Phoenix.
Prof Grewal is one of the best professors I have had at CSUDH. He gets very excited about physics when explaining stuff to me. I took physics at the cc and failed it. Prof. Grewal is able to explain this complex topic in a way I can understand. Do not be fooled, this class has a lot of work and he is a tough grader. But he makes everything clear.
How to you teach physics online????? How can you even do experiments???? Grewal makes this possible. He does live demonstrations (Lasers, Rolling Marbles, driving in he car ((he seems to be in love with his car)) etc.) CSUDH is going to be online again in spring. I am going to reg early so I can take Harneet again.
You can see that he likes the subject and is helpful sometimes. He can take a while to get back to you. He expects you to have every question in a lab done correctly if not it'll be a bad grade. If an answer is not fully complete the whole lab will add to a 0. He is great to talk in class but can be strict and slow in grading.
Great Prof. Made Zoom seem like we were in the classroom. The only prof i had that would actually communicate with me outside of class.
Honestly one of the best professors I've had here at CSUDH. I had him during Fall2020, online, during COVID, and learn more PHYs from him than from my lecture professor. If your lab report is wrong, he'll let you know how to fix it. I never got anything less than an A on each report. Labs were a bit confusing but he's always there to help.
Hard Grader but he lets you redo your work. He uses discord. I wish all professors used this at csudh. He responds to my questions in 1 hour or less. He has office hours everyday and also tutors in math and chemistry
He is amaaaaaaazing Loves animals, so easy to reach outside class, lectures nicely. I feel like I learned more in his lecture before the lab more than my professor lecture. Grading alittle hard on the first ones but once you get what he wants, it is easy
His class is so much fun and his lecture is GREAAT.
He cares about his students alooot
Take his class. I love that professor. I think one of the best professors in the campus. He cares about his students, fun, lectures nicely, gives you alot of approtunitites to pass his class, so each to reach.
Took this class as a CAMS student in Fall 2019, Show up to the lab, collect data, write the report, make sure the calculations make sense, and then boom, east 100 percent on the lab reports. Also, he talks a lot about weapons. I got to Cal Poly Pomona and I need a professor like Grewal there!!
Dr. Grewal made online learning much more manageable and was very accessible outside of class. you will work for your grade but he posts videos where he explains how to write the lab reports. Do yourself a favor and take good notes of this and make a reusable template. It will make your life easier. You will need to know you stuff.
Learned how to write a proper lab report.
I was so scared to take him for physics but he turned out to be one of the best professors Ive had! Truly cares about the students and is super helpful.
Made Physics accessible to non-stem majors (kinesiology). He will tutor you for hours until you understand the topic. Uses Discord which is awesome . He was my lecture professor for PHY120 where I actually learned something until the original professor came back from leave. Take his class if you can get in!
If you have to take Physics take Dr. Grewal. He is very good at explaining the math to non science majors. I am a phy ed major and have to take Physics. I barely passed the the math pre-recs. Dr. Grewal showed me how to do the math on my calculator. Take his class!
he is not very good at answering student messages, and his grading is very off. although he allows redos he hasnt graded the labs and its halfway done with the semester. I wish he considered his students more but hes very unorganized and lacks a lot of attentiveness in his work. Would never take again, he knows his stuff but hes very unorganized.
My biggest complaint about this professor is that he ignores time-sensitive questions. He also doesn't mention all of the requirements for his assignment during his lecture. You find out about additional requirements from reading his responses to other student's questions.
I have never had a professor as amazing as Professor Grewal. With being on zoom & overall online, he really made his online lab fun! He cares a lot about his students & will help them at any cost to understand the subject. Nonetheless, he is the lord of physics hands down (& HE USES DISCORD?!?!). If you have to take physics, take his class! :D
cool teacher, cares a lot about students. Do your part and he will help you.
Professor is great, Physics has never been my strong suit and I knew I was going to struggle, but this professor did an amazing job taking his time and explaining something I did incorrectly during office hours. you do have to attend class and do the labs, he lets you do group assignments but only on some labs. communication is key.
Amazing Professor! He was enthusiastic from the first day of lab and makes sure he creates a friendly atmosphere! Hes easy to approach and super fun to have as a professor! Would take him again in a heartbeat!
Very awesome professor for Physics. His lectures and the lab are amazing. I wish I can take again for PHY132. My lecture professor is a joke. Tough grader, but he really cares about success, and wants you to pass the labs.
He makes the lab hard by not saying that much of instructions or tips at the time of the class. That is why you will really need to go to his office hours because of that. In class, he will call you for questions instead of volunteers and that's what I don't like but it will keep you learning. His teaching method works well with me. I recommend him
Honestly one of the best professors I've ever had. Funny guy, easy going too! Seems more understanding of the struggles a student faces especially during these covid times. Gives extensions if needed, heavy on the lab reports but honestly once you get the hang of them its pretty chill work. Overall one of the best classes I've taken.
Prof Grewal is the G.O.A.T. I switched to his class after my g/f told me about her experience with him last sem. He demands that you come prepared with the pre reading but will spend time with you both in class and outside class helping you become an expert in kinematics. He has over 10 hours of office hours per week plus online appointments
He is AMAZING! He is by far the best Lab professor I have ever had, made me feel as though taking phyics was the easiest thing in the world, makes me want to switch my major. He always teaches in a way in which his students understand. He has so many office hours that its hard for some one to miss office hours. They are always impacted so show up!
Professor Harneet Grewal is an amazing professor, he is very accessible when not in class. He is a professor with tons of office hours and he is helpful. If you don t understand something, he will help you as long as you seek his help. His class is super fun and makes physics interesting. WORTH TAKING HIS CLASS.
He is very helpful and very accesible. If you fully do the lab report, he grades it and allows you to fix the mistakes for a better grade. He's very entertaining, and makes lab less boring. He is always either at school or on discord which is so much easier to contact. He always is available to help with understanding equations or labs in depth.
Prof. H. Grewal is invaluable to the physics department. He has the ingenuity, knowledge, and a way to connect with students at a level that makes physics make sense. His sense of humor is superb! Overall, he is one of few professors that care. So when in doubt, ask him. If I were extending my physics journey, I would retake his class. Brilliant!
This is one of the best professors I have taken at DH. He has amazing lectures and was the best part of PHY 130. Take this with him either lab or lecture they are awesome. Starts off with group lab reports but then transitions to group work making everything a lot smoother with a great group.
He is a great professor who makes the lab very interesting and is also great at giving examples for the lecture for the lab. The labs that the class did were group labs. Professor teaches very clearly and allows you to retake lab if you want to.
Best professor taken at Dominguez by far. Super interesting lectures usually related to real life scenarios or to real world technology. Super enthusiastic to teach students and help them learn, always willing to help and super accessible for office hours. Would take again,1000% recommend to anyone who is taking physics.
Professor Grewal is one of my favorite physics lab professors I have ever had. His real life examples are extremely entertaining and funny. He will make you work for your grade and if you have any questions regarding lab write ups, attend office hours and he will tell you exactly what you are missing and how to fix it. 100% WOULD TAKE AGAIN.
He's a good professor. Like if you like physics you will vibe with him. He's pretty tech savvy and understands a lot of things. But he will lag forever in answering a DM. He uses discord which is cool and he's ALWAYS on discords so like him lagging in answering doesn't make sense to me. but other than that he's a chill professor.
The professor shows enthusiasm and obvious knowledge of the topics discussed in class. He engages students every week with group labs and lab reports so attendance is mandatory. The lectures can be a bit difficult at times as the professor is occasionally unorganized when teaching topics in the class so ask him questions for clarification.
His lectures are very interesting and the labs are fun. You won't regret taking this course.
Professor Grewal makes lab fun and interesting! He encourages attending office hours and allows you to make up lab reports for a better grade. He wants you to succeed! Would take him again next semester for 122 if he is an instructor.
To succeed in this class it is important to participate in your groups, at the beginning of the semester choose a group that you think is going to do their work, it matters. You can make up you're low scores and aim for a higher (need to redo the lab). I would definitely take this class again.
Very outstanding professor! Kept the class alive with consistent jokes. Very understanding and wants everyone to pass! Super helpful during class and in office hours!
I really enjoyed taking his class. His lectures were a lot of fun to be in and very informative. He keeps all of his lectures interesting. Did a lot of group reports which was extremely helpful. Definitely recommend taking his class for lab he was an amazing professor.
Amazing professor. Made physics fun to learn and long lectures fun and engaging. Helpful and easy to access outside of class, during his zoom hours. Overall made my experience at CSUDH enjoyable :)))) (P.S pls do not mention u own a prius)
Very enthusiastic professor. He's very engaging with his students and offers a lot of extra help through office hours. The labs are fun and he makes long lectures helpful and enjoyable. He's an overall chill professor. He HATES prius.
Professor definitely kept me interested the entire semester yeah we have to write a paper every week but its college. Super attentive to explaining labs and answering questions. Hands down learned a lot more in lab than in another professors lecture. Would take again if I was majoring in physics
Professor Grewel makes Physics class fun to be in and the labs are very straight forward as long as you attend the class and don't miss a date you will be fine. He is vey helpful if you ask him for help and he gives you time on your lab report to finish them. I highly recommend taking his class.
personally, not a fan of physics, however Professor Grewal definitely made it bearable and fun to learn. his spunky attitude and electric music taste keeps the class engaging. he's pretty understanding and offers office hours to make up labs. I would recommend him to anyone that is new to physics.
This is my second time taking his lab class and both times he has been very helpful and is willing to give more clarification if you do not understand something in your lecture class. He is hilarious if you have a dark sense of humor lmao. He is really chill and he is willing to help you through his office hours, so take advantage of that!
Professor Grewal makes physics easier to understand, explains how to do lab reports and allows you to re-do lab report as along as you go to office hours. I highly recommend taking his course as there is always an opportunity to get full points.
He likes to talk about warfare physics so that's a 10/10 in my book
Honestly, if you take this professor you will have a great time during lab. His lectures before the actual lab can be lengthy, but if you do not understand something in your lecture class, I can promise you that he can clarify it for you. MAKE A FORMULA SHEET!! This will save you for both lab and lecture for 120
I highly recommend to take this professor. If he teaches physics 122, I would definitely take him. There is no way you can fail his class unless you just don't try at all. Your effort is reflected on your grade. Allows you to correct lab reports to get 100% on them.Go to office hours, if you need help.
physics is by far the hardest class I've taken this semester but Professor Grewal made this class so much easier/understandable & makes the labs pretty engaging. He also goes over what is needed in lab reports & gives students the opportunity to redo labs if needed. He's also pretty chill & funny!
Amazing professor! Lots of lab reports and twinkies.
Attendance mandatory, tells you AND HELPS you on your work, available even outside of class, lab reports every week, once it becomes group labs everything becomes a lot less harder, have a big group :).
Great, he is very very interested in his teachings and interests. Easy to talk to and will make time to help you with your work.
This professor is really funny and I get very excited when his class starts, he makes physics fun, really fun.
He is great all groupwork and fun physics labs
Lets you turn in one lab for a group lab. Chill about due dates
Amazing professor! Professor Grewal made this class enjoyable. He goes over what is required for all labs and he lets you make corrections to the lab reports to get a better grade. Highly recommend you take him. He's pretty chill & funny!
Professor Grewal is an amazing professor and you will learn a lot about physics. He is super passionate when if comes to anything physics related. His lecture portions of the lab are real life examples that are extremely entertaining. 10/10 recommend!
Make sure you attend all the classes and you should be good. Has the most office hours at DH so take advantage of that. He is very flexible with turning in hw but don't always count on this.
The best professor for physics, he makes physics really fun, and he is very very chill.
Professor Grewal is tough on grading reports!!! But glad that he has lots of office hours, because he is helpful and works one on one with you. His lectures are useful and prepares us for our labs. Definitely recommend 10/10!! Fashion 10/10!!
Fantastic professor who makes it a priority to keep students engaged while simplifying lectures to make physics easier to grasp. Lab reports are difficult at first but get easier the more you do them. Luckily he is very understanding & provides students the opportunity to redo them to increase their initial grade so long as they goto office hours.
Professor Grewal is very understanding. I enjoyed taking his class. He introduces material in an exciting way. I am already enrolled in his PHY132 LAB course for the Fall of 2022. I highly recommend taking this LAB course.
This professor inspired me to pay attention in class. For example, he talked about the voyager 2 before starting lab and related it to the lab. This explanation made it more motivating and intriguing to learn about the lab and learn more about physics. I can say he is the Carl Sagan of Physics in CSUDH. He will always keep you wanting to learn more
Amazing professor! He gives you an opportunity to make up labs and gain more points by attending office hours. Highly recommend taking him! He made this class fun and enjoyable.
Best instructor I have ever taken
Best professor ever. If you can take him, DON'T PASS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO!! He makes physics more understanding. He truly cares about his students. I'm going to miss him a lot.
Has very fun lectures and labs.
I can't deal with physics but he made it entertaining and helped me understand the concepts much better than most other teachers I've had.
Grewal really cares about physics. I took this class because it was a requirement for my major but I really did enjoy it. He is on discord often, he bonds with the students a lot! LOTS of office hours in case you don't understand something. I honestly think I was able to understand physics better from his labs versus the lecture professor. Take him
Professor Grewal is very passionate and knowledgeable about physics. As a non-physics major he made the subject fun and interesting. He is available in office hours to explain anything you may not understand. I would recommend this professor, he is awesome.
Professor Grewal is the best physics labs teacher on campus and perhaps nationwide. He is very funny during lab lectures and during lab, his labs are fun to do and gives you an understanding of physics in person.
Professor Grewal is passionate about teaching and physics. He left his industry job to be a full-time professor. He cares so much for students and he even took some physics majors under his wings. This professor is always accessible for whatever you need, he is a person you can easily talk to.
Professor Grewal is determined to teach you physics, he will give you clear feed back that will be beneficial for your academic standing in the class.
Ngl I don't like physics and I still think it's hard but prof really made the labs fun and easier to understand than lecture, plus you can redo labs if you get a low score. 10/10 would recommend to take his class, -1 for calling bts generic but +0.5 for vibing with the new PSY song ig
Professor grewal is great. This course was very informative. The examples the professor used to show physics in the real world were great.
Physics was one of my tough classes and Professor Grewal did a great job and learned a lot. He allows to redo labs with low scores. Make engaging lab sessions. Overall I had a great experience
Best physics professor out there!!!
Physics was one of my tough classes and Professor Grewal did a great job and learned a lot. He is extremely generous with redos for labs with low scores. He has the most engaging lab sessions. Best teacher I've had at Dh thusfar.
Professor is fun and entertaining considering class ran from 7-10PM. Lots of energy.
Everyone tries to get into Professor Grewal's class, and for good reason. + Lectures are very engaging and fun, lab explanations are crystal clear + Very approachable, will answer all questions and try to provide accommodations where it's possible + Actually wants you to learn and succeed Almost makes you want to switch to Physics as a major...
Grewel was an amazing professor. Make sure to attend class and talk to him if you can't go to his labs. He is extremely understanding and will do his best to help you out. Although he may be passive-aggressive at times, he is hilarious and plays music during class. Take his classes!
He's a story teller.
Fair but tough...and had funny stories
He Is An Amazing Professor!! Highly recommend!!
Labs are straight forward, just pay attention and take notes. Go to office hours if you can to redo labs. Grading could be better.
Had the Doc for 130. Taking him again in the fall for 132. By far the best Professor in the dept and at the University. Get ready to work.....but he will spend hours with you until you understand the physics.
After the first day of class I am glad I was able to get into his class.
Had him last semester on a Friday night. Went in angry and came out delighted. He's THE general physics lab professor at CSUDH. Extremely funny and caring about his students. You can even resubmit a lab report after visiting his office and talking about the report. Difficult to NOT pass. Ask him about THE HOT GLOVE. Get ready for techno music!
Very easy to talk to and approachable. Knowledgeable about his expertise and open to questions. Open to discussing your interests in experimentation and research.
He is a very nice Professor. Always available for help. Holds lots of office hours and let you resubmit the report. TAKE HIM.
Had him for half of a PHY130 lab class and an online PHY132 lab class. He is super understanding - just communicate with him. Gives you lab overviews on the whiteboard with all the notation- make sure to take note of it. Makes understanding Physics so much easier.. especially if you have professors such as Gramada.
* Has great communication with students * Flexible office hours * Labs are pretty straight forward * Enthusiastic about the class
Super funny professor! Do not need a book but you do need to show up to class. Very helpful and will allow you to improve your grade if you go to office hours. Takes a while to grade but will help you if you need to improve your grade. He makes class fun and would highly recommend.
Professor Grewal is the best professor. His class is very difficult due to the information you will be learning. However he is very compassionate towards his students and wants them to do well. This is my second semester taking him and I still enjoy his classes. Overall great professor and would definitely recommend taking him.
Professor Grewal is accessible outside of class for office hours. He is very understanding although he is a tough grader. I enjoy coming to this class as he makes the experiments + lectures fun and interesting. He teaches in ways which is favorable to students ability to understand physics.
Difficult to understand but be patient with him and make sure to go to his office hours.
Professor Grewal is is very understanding and caring, however he has certain expectations with our lab reports. So, if you don't put in the work you will have to fix it in his office hours. He is very friendly, helpful and offers a lot of office hours. He is passionate about helping first generation students and sharing his love for physics.
Take his class, you probably wont regret it.
He is the best physics instructor I've ever had, I'm only sad I did not take more classes with him.
120 ONLINE: Funny, nice, AND chill. Super lenient w/ lab report deadlines this semester so I still don't know my grade haha. Allows you to make them up if you put in the effort & attend his office hours for revisions. The only CON is that he has no set office hours schedule, sorta hard to reach him unless you stay after class. 100% would take again
Professor Grewal is an outstanding instructor whose physics class exceeded my expectations in every aspect. I recommend Professor Grewal to anyone. His expertise, passion for teaching, and dedication to student success make him a standout instructor. I believe that he significantly enhances the academic experience for all her students.
They truly go above and beyond to ensure that every student understands the material. Whenever I had question, they were always available and patient in providing clarification. Their explanations were clear and concise, making complex topics easy to grasp. I'm incredibly grateful for their guidance, and I highly recommend taking any class with him
Great professor! Prepare for lots of lab reports :) Wish I had him for my lecture :/
Teaches you to build a thermo nuclear weapon
Prof. Volt's passion makes learning enjoyable. Always available for questions, they provide extra resources and offer constructive feedback. Their ability to demystify complex concepts is exceptional. Highly recommend for an inspiring physics journey!
He is a very good professor because he always explains the theory before doing the lab. It shows what the experiments are about and has a great ability to solve problems during the experiments
Overall he showed so much passion for physics. His labs were very interesting and actually helped me learn better than my actual lectures. For his labs he is super helpful and he let you turn in the labs as many times as possible. He also makes time for you in case you need help with any of the labs. There is really no way for you to fail the lab.
If you want to be smarter take this class
Probably the realest professor you'll have. Knows how to deliver lectures without boring the class. He will teach you how wonderful war truly is with physics. Just make sure you don't wear crocs and you'll be golden.
Good lab instructor, take him.
This professor is very lenient with grading. And always works with you to boast up your grade. He accepts late work no matter how late it is. He makes his class fun and very interesting. Available outside of office hours.
He is a very good professor Grewal because he always explains the theory before doing the lab. It shows what the experiments are about and has a great ability to solve problems during the experiments.
One of the best professors I've had (totally not saying this for the EC) But actually his class, though it got more difficult as the year went by, was very fun. Just sit with a good group, pay attention to explanations on what to do, do you lab reports and you're good. The lab reports aren't that hard, they're just graded hard
Very passionate about physics, always there to help, and he is a great storyteller! The assignments are not that bad. Some can be confusing but the Professor is always there to help you clear up any misunderstandings that you have. Also, if you're interested in how physics in warfare works, seek his prestigious, immaculate knowledge to learn more.
Be ready to learn about everything you need for physics
Extremely fun and flexible professor. His labs are always fun to go and his grading is very reasonable. In the case that you need help from him, he always gives great feedback. Amazing lab professor, probably the best one.
An amazing professor who is willing and ready to help if you ask for it. The labs aren't too difficult as long as you actually do them.
Really great professor that gave really good feedback on lab reports. He also made the lectures really enjoyable and the labs straightforward if you paid attention. Very flexible with grading and always wants the best for his students. You will actually learn a lot from his class!
Professor Grewal kept his online lab lectures interesting yet had us engage with other lab group members through Zoom. We finished lab reports together, though the first ones were solo and he gave quick feedback to resubmit!
Professor Grewal cares about his students doing well and offered to help for the lecture portion of physics even though our class only had him for lab. His class can be hectic, and at times I found myself not really knowing what I was doing, but he explains a lot of the concepts and the environment is fun.
Professor Grewal was great! His lectures were interesting and he made sure to accommodate our labs based on our lecture class pace. He throughly delved into each concept and made sure we had a solid understanding of the labs. He was very responsive with communication. This was a great class!
A great professor who is willing to help you out, if you ask! His instructions were clear, and he made the online class more fun than it really was.
The professor never made the class dull. I really enjoyed the lectures and you can tell he loves what he does.
Professor Grewal's class is super fun and he's a genuine, caring teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed his class.
Would recommend to other CSUDH students. Makes physics fun by applying the concepts to the real world. Be prepared to learn lots and a work with peers to further enhance your understanding.
If you want to learn something just choose him, I've not only gained valuable knowledge in his class but also developed critical thinking skills that will serve me well beyond academia.
Complete all your lab reports by deadline
Amazing professor! Goes in-depth into the material and ensures that students are able to grasp the physics!
Helpful fun professor
This is by far the best professor I have had. He makes physics engaging and interesting and tells great stories.
Makes students think deeper
He always makes class so interesting by talking about various things. He is also an amazing lecturer and makes the material easy to comprehend. His lab reports are hard but he tells you what you need to fix if you go to his office hours.
Great professor, learned a lot!!
Super fun professor we had about 10 labs total and they were all very informative and enjoyable! Take him!!
Makes the labs fun and makes sure you know the course material. The lab reports are easy to do, as long as the group works on it. Does makeup labs at the end of the semester as well.
Very good professor!! If given the opportunity take him! Very understanding and hilarious
This professor is very understanding and always accepts late work. Always available to answer questions or give feedback. Allows you to resubmit after giving feedback.
Show up to class and you will be fine !
this professor is all over the place, he is smart, explains well. show up to lab, do your own reports, date them, and put a title to make thing easier for you when assignment links are open. DO NOT wear crocs to class, he will scold at you.
He is a fun teacher, it feels nice to go to his class. Just do the lab reports with time so they don't pile up at the end of the semester since he doesn't put the due dates until really the last month.
Super cool and incredibly knowledgeable, but a little disorganized (which sometimes works in your favor).
Awesome Professor. Super understanding and knowledgeable. If you attend class and do the lab reports, it should be an easy A.
Professor Grewal gives really good lectures in the beginning of class which is useful when your lecture professor is terrible. Don't expect to get out early of lab most days, and don't wait until the end of the semester to turn in your lab reports. Overall he is really understanding and one of the best professors at this campus.
Professor Grewal is awesome! He makes sure that you can understand the material, and genuinely cares about his students! All of his labs are fun and interesting.
An amazing professor! Professor Grewal delves deeply into the physics material and makes a concerted effort to ensure that all students thoroughly understand the concepts. His approach not only covers the fundamental aspects but also explores complex topics in great detail, facilitating a comprehensive understanding.
Professor Grewal is an engaging lecturer who ensures students understand the concepts. The labs are fun, and the professor is understanding, allowing late work and resubmissions. Resources like ChatGPT and Unstuck ai can complement the course material.
This guy is the GOAT This is the only class that I look forward to each WEEK. He spent an hour past his office hours to help a group of us prepare for our mid term. His lectures explain how to see physics in the real world and its industry applications (I am computer sci major).
Best experience I have had at CSUDH. Professor G is amazing. Has a strange love with Nuclear Weapons and Bunker busters.
This is for his lab. I always looked forward to his labs, always had something odd/interesting to say. He's very involved and try's to offer us as much help as he can and thats rare in professors unfortunately. I'd 100% take him again. I know he reads these, so thank you and don't change! 8/10, (he's a little disorganized but I can overlook it).
Great profesor really understandable if you like doing labs then this is the class for you Very funny and a great teacher in genral makes class fun and is really interactive
This professor was great he always made lectures a treat to attend. I would definitely recommend taking him simply because of how interesting and relatable he is.
Had him for two semesters. Amazing professor cares about his students and even asks about deadlines about other classes to help us with time management. Explains the concepts really well, enthusiastic and entertaining. I would take him again if i had another physics class. Will help you if you are stuck on a lab.
Great professor, fairly easy to get ahold of outside of class since he uses discord. Make sure to ask questions whenever you're stuck during a lab, he will help you out. Just make sure you don't miss class and if you do just let him know
Professor Grewal was an amazing instructor throughout the semester. I've taken him before for PHY130 and it's always a joy to be in his class. You would learn so much while also having fun, and even though it's a 2h 50mins class, time would pass by so easily. He is also willing to help anybody who's struggling.
Engaging lab with extensive work load, but manageable since lab reports are done in groups. Professor Grewal is extremely passionate and shares honest perspectives/insights on how physics can be applied to the real world. Took 130 with him as well, and nothing but positive experiences both semesters. Highly recommend!
Very passionate about what he does, makes you excited about the work you are about to do but might exaggerate a little about the effects your experiments will have but you can imagine yourself scaling them up.
Professor Harneet Grewal is one of the most engaging and inspiring instructors I've had at CSUDH. He's deeply passionate about physics and goes out of his way to make each class or lab session both informative and enjoyable. His teaching style emphasizes real-world applications, making complex topics easier to grasp and more exciting to explore.
Professor Grewal's class is engaging, with many fun labs. Although the papers are extensive, they are very helpful and interesting to complete.
One of the few professors who can actually keep my attention while explaining things. Super energetic and passionate about physics. He is super accessible outside of class, he will stay up just to help students study. He offers extra credit for lab and is flexible with deadlines. Thanks for an amazing semester learning about physics.
He is the best professor I have had in all my years here. He is very understanding and he will do everything in his power to make sure you understand the materials. He also helps you with your reports
Professor Grewal is a very engaging teacher and he is great at catching your attention especially during his pre lab lectures. I would take him again and would recommend.
One of the few professors that I have seen deeply care about the subject. He is always open to questions and is always willing to help on reports. Also is very lenient on labs and will allow you to turn in late. Overall 10/10 recommend as he deeply cares that everyone is able to do the labs and complete the lab reports to the best of one's ability.
The best professor I've ever had. Hilarious, passionate about the subject matter, flexible with assignments, and treats us like equals. He's super honest and caring, and sets a perfect relaxed environment in class. He knows his stuff, and the labs themselves are fun and engaging. Get whatever lab he's teaching, you won't regret it.
1 Lab Report assignment every week. They're not difficult, just tedious. Lab reports can be turned in weeks/months after the corresponding lab experiment you perform in class. Just get it done or it WILL stack up. You WILL need to ask for clarification of the lab manual. Expect a dark sense of humor and an existential crisis or two on your part.
Professor Grewal had really funny lectures. He let the class work in groups for the majority of the lab reports. He also gave way more time than needed to submit lab reports. He offers office hours online throughout the week for students with questions and is approachable if you're confused on lecture.
This is one of the best instructors known to man. He has the ability to turn hard topics taught by other professors into engaging lessons. His explanation of atomic bombs and the physics behind them was one of the most interesting lecturers I've ever experienced.
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