2.7

Ichishiro Konno

Physics - University of Texas at San Antonio

2.7
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
30%
Would Retake
129
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2.7
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
2.7
Helpful
2.7
Clarity

30%

Would Retake

129

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What Students Say

Avoid this professor and he is so rude

PHYS1963 - 1.0 rating

Anytime your late he will always give you looks and start harrasing you

PHYS1963 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

64%

Textbook Required

41%

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Reviews (129)
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AST1013
Nov 16, 2003

No Comments

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AST
Nov 18, 2003

No Comments

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ASTRONOMY
Dec 9, 2003

No Comments

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AST
Apr 15, 2004

No Comments

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AST1013
Apr 17, 2004

don't take if you are looking for an easy class. lots of math! problems on every test. introduction to astronomy is very misleading. he thinks you're going to be an astronomer and teaches like it. take someone else.

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AST
Apr 28, 2004

no offense, he's japanese, so i couldn't understand a word he said. i had to teach myself. take quizzes online every week. doesn't teach well enough

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AST1013
Apr 28, 2004

This class was so boring I wanted to shoot myself. I mean there was some funny moments but other than thatif you have to take this class just teach yourself and do the quizzes and read the book and dont even come to lecture cause its not worth it.

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AST
May 1, 2004

Very difficult to understand and very boring!! If you're not REALLY into Astronomy, it's not worth it.

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AST
May 23, 2004

I couldn't understand a word he was saying. That would have been ok if it was an easier class, but he is very demanding. I had to drop the class because there was no way I would be able to pass when I had no idea what half of the lecture was about.

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AST1013
May 24, 2004

The class and tests were so easy, I did not have to turn in the planetarium paper and still made an A. Class was very interesting, too.

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PHY1301
Jun 2, 2004

do NOT ever take him for general physics I. Explains material like you have already had it before, doesn't explain anything and on top of that you CAN NOT understand a word he says. I WARN YOU DON'T EVER TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!!

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PHY1603
Jun 13, 2004

Horrible teacher, very smart, but don't ever take him.

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PHYLAB
Jun 16, 2004

I thought Dr. Konno was a great professor. I had him for physics 1 lab. He was very helpful when I asked him questions and even though you wouldn't guess it he has a very good sense of humor if you get to know him.

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PHIS1013
Jun 28, 2004

Extremely intelligent man, but he cannot teach and not everyone is in love w/ physics.

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PHY1603
Jul 3, 2004

The worst teacher ever. He does not explain the concepts clearly, very disorganized, and very scatter-brain He does not go over the homework, even though students ask him for help. This guy doesn't care about any student's learning at all! Stay far away!

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AST1013
Jul 30, 2004

I do not understand how UTSA allowed him to become a senior lecturer, or maybe they were desperate.

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PHY1603
Sep 25, 2004

really confusing, hard to understand. great guy, but dont take this class if you arent good in math/physics already. took his astronomy course in the same semester and it was hard!

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ASTRONOMY1013
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2004

I was excited when i started this semester i was looking forwatd to astronomy especially. but after a few weeks of going i lost interest. he is hard to understand and his notes were not in the order of the book. i am retaking this class but with a different teacher. good class difficult teacher.

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AST1013
Dec 9, 2004

but how are his test, format wise and any extra-credit offered?

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AST1013
Jan 9, 2005

Teacher is hard to understand, a lot of ppl never showed up. Study the book and online quizzes a lot in order to make a good grade. The class is very difficult --- I needed several hours of study time to get an A in this class. Avoid it if you can!

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AST
Jan 19, 2005

Sure his lectures are a little boring and he has an accent, but his tests are straight from the book and he doesn't take role. At the end of the semester he added like 3 points to everyone's semester grade.

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INTROASTRONOMY
Mar 20, 2005

Very hard to understand, boring lectures. If SI sessions are available, I'd advise going to them. Homework is somewhat difficult. Going to online astronomy website was VERY HELPFUL, most times more helpful than going to lectures.

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AST1013
Apr 4, 2005

He tries to confuse me.

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AST1013
Apr 8, 2005

Not very clear in lecture. Don't bother going to class. Just read the book to make an easy A. Half the questions on the tests are WORD FOR WORD from online quizzes, so make sure to take them. Tests are easy if you read the book. Gives homework that is a little tough sometimes, but overall easy class

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TECHIILAB
Apr 12, 2005

I thought he was hilarious and he's pretty slack and easy going. I don't think I'd want him for a lecture but he's pretty good for the lab portion of the class.

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AST
Apr 18, 2005

Took his class thinking it was going to be alright..I wish I had looked at this site first. He is very boring, and very hard to understand. Like some of the other reviews have stated you can do well on the tests just by taking the online quizzes that come with the textbook required for the cource.

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AST1013
Apr 21, 2005

DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS! All the exams' class averages have been below 60. I failed 2 out of 3 exams! He's ridiculous! >_<!!

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AST
Apr 21, 2005

Ok, this class is way hard, it goes into detail about everything you really don't want to know if you're disinterested. I don't recommend this class to anyone who wants a blow off class. If you are really worried about your grade, you can ask him and he will make you happy.

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AST1013
Apr 27, 2005

he's really boring, don't worry about going to class cuz test are over the online quizzes, but careful cuz homework is hard and this subject is ultimately boring with a boring teacher teaching it. I am barely passing and I do the quizzes don't take it if you don't have too or if your looking for a A

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AST1013
May 9, 2005

One of the reasons people do so bad in this class is because NOBODY GOES TO HIS CLASS. Only a quarter of the auditorium is filled on a GOOD day. He can be boring and hard to understand sometimes, but his tests aren't really difficult. They just cover a lot of material. Online textbook really helps!

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AST1013
May 10, 2005

Very hard teacher. Dont take this class if you are concerned about your gpa. He is not willing to work with you and gives no extra credit. His test averages are all below 60 and he does not give a curve. I have a 3.8 and i amd failing this class. He does not help with test content or give reviews.

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ASTRONOMY
May 24, 2005

This professor was very unclear on material that was important. I didn't learn a single thing in this class

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AST
Nov 16, 2005

heavy accent. most people think the class is hard because they don't attend. key to getting a b or a is to go to class!!!! know the formulas. make sure you remember basic physics and algebra. read the textbook. gives you an opportunity to do better than just the tests you have 20pts of credit of tutorials. they help alot. not bad class at al

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PHY1924
May 3, 2006

See thats the problem with UTSA...they dont understand how to use the talent properly. Physics is his thing (not AST).He gives make up exams, great reviews, explains the material well, is quite concerned about progress. I am surprised he hasnt taught physics lecture before. He should do it more often. I think he enjoys it more.

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PHY1623
Dec 1, 2006

I had him for physics 2 lecture and lab as well as Astronomy. I loved his class. His office is always open if you have questions, he answers emails the same day. The finals were not comprehensive so that was GREAT! Gave extra credit pts. for attendance. A 62 was a C. So, if you dont pass his classes its kinda your own fault (in my opinion)!

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PHYII
Dec 2, 2006

He is good for people who don't know much about physics. If actually understand physics you will find out that most of the time he doesn't know what he is doing. But since he doesn't know what he's doing, he makes things easier for the studnets...

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PHY1
Jan 2, 2007

Just go to lab and take the quizes. He is actually a very good teacher and will help you if you have any questions

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PHY1623
Feb 1, 2007

Enthusiastic, hilarious, fun teaching style

3.0
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PHYS2
Feb 25, 2007

He's mediocre. It's hard to understand him, both from his thick accent and somewhat unclear lectures, however, he won't pull any tricks - what he goes over in class and what homework he assigns is what is on exams, and exams are pretty easy. You will learn about maganet fieodes in addition to pawaleow lines.

4.0
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PHY1923
May 2, 2007

Has a good sense of humor for people being silly in class. He uses the iClicker randomly in class to see how many people understand what he's talking about, and if not enough people do he'll reiterate it. He's a little hard to understand when it comes to words with an L. Tests are EASY IF YOU DID THE HOMEWORK

2.0
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PHY8888
May 3, 2007

I had him for egr phys 2. He gives random quizzes, so you have to go to class and you have to do the homework.

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PHY101
Jul 2, 2007

Keeps students involved in subject

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PHY1
Aug 8, 2007

He's a great teacher, and he doesn't try to trick students on his exams. If you do the homework and understand it, you will do well on tests. He also has really good reviews.

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PHYS1603
Aug 12, 2007

This was a Summer class. Prof went way to fast which made it even more difficult. Prof gives one formula, the book has another and the SI offers another method. Very confusing!! Don't miss a class and ask questions when you have too! Still a good Prof and is willing to help.

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PHY1710
Feb 9, 2008

all in all an average teacher, not the best, not the worst, if i had to give a scale itd be just under average.

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PHY1603
Jul 2, 2008

Accent is hard to understand at first, but I got used to it. He is funny so that keeps class halfway interesting. I'm not sure if I had a hard time because of the subject or because of the teacher, but I probably wouldn't take this professor again. Took during 5-week summer term--wouldn't recommend it unless youu know basic physics already.

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AST1013
Jul 21, 2008

Great summer class. I learned a lot. You have to do all homework online, but you can get a B easily without buying the book. Makes class interesting and obviously loves the subject. We even went star gazing on the roof!

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PHYS1
Aug 23, 2008

He was great. I took him for a summer class and he really cares about his students and wants you to well.

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ASD1171
Nov 6, 2008

This guy is great! funny too. no tricks just study his notes you'll do fine.

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PHY1623
Nov 6, 2008

Hmmm, don't know why Dr. Konno has gotten such a low rating. I thought he was pretty good. He does have an accent, but it's not that bad. I understood him just fine. Look, I HATE physics and got an A. I have Dr. Konno to thank for that. He won't trick you on the exams. All you have to do is study your notes and re-work the examples.

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PHY1623
Dec 29, 2008

His office hours are useless especially if you're female. I had a few friends complain he really has a hard time speaking with ladies. I do not recommend him as a Physics professor. Do yourself a favor and find someone else.

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PHYS1623
Apr 17, 2009

He was a really good teacher, yes he has an accent but you get used to get if you go to class. his lectures are really helpful and he posts them all online<which can be hard to rd if you skip class cuz his hand writing is horrible. he is a really good instructor and if you go to class and pay attention you shuld get an A

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PHYS1623
May 11, 2009

Cheater beware or even if you look like you might be cheating he makes a huge production out of it. I felt sorry for the guy who went to the restroom before the quiz. He is a cold scientist type if you got personal issues dont make the mistake of trying to get any sympathy from this guy. Ok teacher can't read notes, and confusing lectures.

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PHY1602
Jun 26, 2009

This prof is a total waste product and should be fired. He tests on subjects that he does not cover and is no help at office hours. Stay away..you have been warned.

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PY1611
Jun 28, 2009

He is a great teacher, I wish he gave us some extra points for exams or curve the final grades by 5 points. :(

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PHYS1603
Jul 2, 2009

Konno is a great teacher to take if you want to learn physics, not just pass it with an easy A. He gives out homework that is due but his tests are almost exactly what is on the homeworks problems or in his lecture notes. He has iClicker quizzes, but those are so easy it's like giving away free points. Final is not comprehensive. And he's funny :)

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PHYS1903
Jul 6, 2009

I liked how he posted the notes online, but knowing all of the equations was the hard part. He never let us use an equation sheet and there were a lot of equations to know about each concept

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PHY1923
Jan 13, 2010

Not an easy A for sure, you will learn but you have to work hard. Homework and quizzes are important for your grade. Tests are very challenging. Average fora each test in class was around 68-72% but you can do better if you dedicate the time and effort. Gives useless curves

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PHYS1603
Feb 12, 2010

These review must be from the same idiots in my class who didnt study and expected an easy A. Dr. Konno is actually a very good teacher, and his accent is not bad. He works out alot of examples, and his test ? are just like his examples from class. the ppl who got below a B were either really stupid or never studied.

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PHYS1603
Mar 31, 2010

Dr.Konno was a very good physics professor. I HATE physics(never took it in high school), and I got an A in his class. His exam questions are exactly like the ones he does in class. No formula sheet, which in my opinion forced you to learn the concepts and the meaning behind the formulas. Id take him again for sure

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PHY1623
Apr 13, 2010

He makes the topics we learn very interesting and he condenses the material into understandable examples. I really enjoy that class and his quizzes allows us to test ourselves and learn the topics during class time. He is also pretty quirky and funny which makes class enjoyable and fun!

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PHY1603
Apr 21, 2010

Professor Konno is very clear about his topics and uses different methods to keep you up to date. i clicker quizzes really help. He is also willing to adjust to the class if he sees they are struggling. Hard A but VERY good professor.

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AST1013
Aug 11, 2010

took Dr. Konno for Astronomy. He goes the speed of the class but seems to stay on track. Attendance is not mandatory but he does give a quiz after every class. The homework took time to complete but easy. Do the homework and you will do fine on the exams. If you do not do good in the class it is because you are lazy.

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AST1013
Aug 16, 2010

I just completed the AST 1013 course with Dr. Konno, if you put forth the effort it is an easy A, if you just attend class, pay attention easy B, I'm sure you get the just of it. Dr. Konno was always willing to help you if you needed it, and a lot of people needed it, he even helped the lazy ones. Thanks Dr. Konno, good class!

5.0
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PHY1623
Dec 2, 2010

Protip: Write down everything from his notes. His examples make the material easier to understand and are fairly easy to learn, and if you study and master his notes you should have no problem on his exams. His examples and exams questions are easier than the textbook questions. He has a good sense of humor too.

5.0
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PHY1623
Dec 14, 2010

Physics is so easy he teaches it to his cat! Konno is very hilarious, though not everyone may get his humor. He is very clear on what he wants you to know for his exams. Attend class and not only will you be there for each quiz, but the examples he gives are exactly what will be on the tests. Be sure to do the homework as well. Loved this class!

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PHYS1963
Jan 13, 2011

My impression is that Konno does not enjoy teaching anymore. He assigned so much homework (9+ hours a week, besides reading and class time) that I had to forgo a lot of the reading. He knows his stuff but seems to be unable to empathize with those who do not find physics concepts very intuitive. I felt like an annoyance anytime i visited his office

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PHY1903
Apr 18, 2011

Good professor, had a lot of fun in his class. Be interested in his class and he will make it interesting, he's a funny and very likeable guy and will answer questions for you if you have them. DON'T cheat in his class or he will go on a witch hunt for you. Be engaged and make the class more fun and you will enjoy it but it'll still be difficult.

3.0
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PHY1923
May 10, 2011

Although He is a good teacher, his test is like IMPOSSIBLY HARD. I am not joking. I had to struggle in his class to get a B. Quizzes are even worse. Thank god I survived in his class

5.0
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AST1013
Aug 16, 2011

I took this class in a 5 week summer session so we went through the material very fast. Class is not especially hard but you have to come to class (daily quiz) and pay attention. Exams are difficult, but professor is very aware of class average and will make adjustments as needed. We even got a ten point curve on one exam. Great Professor overall!

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PHY1923
Dec 13, 2011

Hilarious teacher. Most of the exam questions come straight from the notes. Easy A if you take notes.

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PHY3103
Jan 13, 2012

He gave a huge amount of homework, and lectures were often useless. He put a lot of trick questions on the tests, and in his reviews he often gave wrong info about what material would be covered. Several chapters of difficult information was covered in just a few days at the end of semester, and this information made up nearly half the final exam.

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PHY1923
Apr 22, 2012

IMPOSSIBLY HARD TESTS, half the class failed, he "curves" his test by giving a quiz. Not easily approachable. His notes kind of reflect his tests, but he likes to trick you. When I tried to approach him, he just stands there and says "OK". NOT A RECOMMENDED TEACHER

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PHY1623
Apr 26, 2012

He is pretty tough but you will just need to put in a little more work. my first test grade was a 37, 2nd: 70 and 3rd: 95. he takes best 10 out of 10+ clicker quizzes. and the web assign has been pretty do-able. physics isn't easy in general and he teaches it alright, you need to go over all the examples after class, i will probably end up with a B

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AST1013
Aug 27, 2012

Class went by very fast. Almost daily quizes. Super easy if you actually read the book though. I enjoyed it because of the topics we were learning about. Gave some extra credit for stargazing and sunspotting. Overall, great class and good teacher.

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PHY1623
Apr 8, 2013

Good teacher. The exams were fair. Honestly his exams are probably the most forgiving of the other profs'. I got an A and I only studied the examples in class & the quizzes. Notes posted online. Quizzes are a bit annoying because you have to attend class to get credit for them. Don't bother buying the book.

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PHY1903
Nov 26, 2013

worst teacher ever. not clear + really hard tests. I don't recommend him.

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PHYS1923
Mar 25, 2014

Overall good professor. All his exams cover the examples he does during lectures while explaining them in great detail, so if you understand how to do the examples, the exams are pretty easy. Homework and quizzes can be annoying, usually harder than tests. If you fail the class you're stupid; all you have to do is memorize examples.

3.0
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PHY1923001
Grade: B
May 8, 2014

He was a little hard to understand but as long as you go to class and make sure to do the homework, you'll be fine. The homework is a pain though. There is no pattern as to when it is due and is easy to miss. You can do it a few days late though.

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PHY1923
Grade: B
May 10, 2014

Dr. Konno is a very good professor that works very hard--as long as you actually apply yourself, you can pass his class. Eng. Physics 2 is tough, but he gives you all of the tools that you need, it's up to you to learn how to use them.

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PHY1603
Grade: C
Aug 13, 2015

He is pretty laid back, but the class is no breeze. If you understand the material presented in the lectures and know how to do the problems that are done in class and online then the tests are pretty easy.

2.0
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PHY1943
Grade: C
Nov 24, 2015

Like some other students have mentions, he has a problem talking one on one with female students in his office hours. Really awkward. He is weird so if you are a fairly attractive female sit in the back and even that might not help so good luck.

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PHYS1963
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2015

Konno is a very rude professor and also reported my friend for cheating even though he had the same test averages from the beginning claiming that his test solutions are not right and even though he did all his problems and showed his work. Avoid this professor and he is so rude.

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PHYS1963
Grade: B-
Jan 8, 2016

Horrible Professor!! Infested with typos on his test and always moody when you ask him questions or want to work homework problems. Anytime your late he will always give you looks and start harrasing you.

5.0
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PHY1623
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2016

This a very straight-forward class. Dr. Konno goes into great detail in class, so I highly recommend going (in addition to getting clicker quiz points). All you need to do is study the examples given in class and you will do well on his exams. Great class over-all.

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AST1013
Grade: A+
May 13, 2016

The class is super easy. Do the homework on mastering astronomy and the study the review you ll get an A in the class. Gives a lot of extra credit on the homework and on the clicker quizzes.

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PHYS1963
Grade: C-
Jul 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Professor Konno is Horrible and my friends do not listen I tell them not to take him but they still do. Yeah physics II many people take it two to three times to pass but the professor will make where you can fail it three times if you continue to have him. Horrible tests and horrible grades. So rude too and avoid him

4.0
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AST1013
Grade: C+
Aug 25, 2016
Would take again

Very dry and boring lectures, attendance isn't mandatory to pass, although there are in class iclicker quizzes. You will learn most of the information you need through online homework. Test bank answers word for word on his tests. Power points online, study those and do your homework and you will make an easy A.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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PHY1602
Grade: C+
Oct 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

My physics 1 professor was awful at teaching and it was very obvious that she was only interested in research and I rather take her again. He only had 2 exams and they extremly hard he told us our class was the worst class he ever taught as our class exam average was 35 he even gave us a retest and no one did better on the retest.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
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PHY1963
Grade: B-
Jan 4, 2017
Would take again

He does do pop quizzes with I-clickers, so come to class often. He puts his notes online, but if you really want to know whats going on, go to class. Make sure you get all the examples he puts on his notes because those are your free-response questions on your test. His lectures are boring but they are worth going if you want to pass.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
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PHY1623
Grade: A+
Apr 4, 2017
Would take again

Super easy course. Honestly didnt learn much but basically an easy A

1.0
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PHY1963
May 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Run for your life! Except you are a really smart kid and you really dont have any other serious class you're taking. His tests are always difficult. They are mostly from previous exams tho which you have to find yourself. His TA graded our exams and he graded it again saying the TA gave too many free points. DONT TAKE HIM!

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
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AST3013
May 17, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Konno is a excellent instructor who can teach to all levels, but will still offer a challenge to the more advanced students. He will give you very clear physics picture, and exactly how to approach the problem. His tests are very fair and are largely similar to the review and examples solved in class. He is very fair, go to office hours!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
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AST1013
Jul 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I love astronomy but I would have loved the course a lot more if the professor was more enthusiastic. The class was really boring so make sure to tape your eyelids open. You'll learn a lot about space though. STUDY.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
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PHY1943
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor is pretty hard. He doesn't do any extra credit or curving. His test are half multiple choice half free response. He grades the free response portion super strict! You for sure have to go to class, he gives examples of what the test will look like and a lot of the multiple choice come from his iclicker pop quizzes.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
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PHYS1963
Grade: D-
Aug 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Konno is quiet and has a thick accent. Will call on you in class, and won't take "I'm not sure" as an answer. Tests are unlike homework, does not make reviews. His equation sheets for test are very unclear. Pages of notes everyday. Class was extremely difficult, and he doesn't care much for the students. No leaving early, and Iclickers everyday.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
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PHY4263
Dec 27, 2017
Would take again

Prof Konno is among the most reasonable at UTSA. His lectures are given at a good pace allowing time for discussion and questions. Class notes are posted on bb soon after lecture. The tests/quizzes(not pop) are within your ability if you read and finish your problem sets. You will earn your grade. Plenty of office hours. Incredibly hilarious.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
PHY4263
Jan 4, 2018
Would take again

dont be a fool because he will put you on blast in front of class. take the course serious. focus on hw early, go to office hours, do examples that he suggest. is possible to earn an A but you need to put in the work

1.0
5.0
PHY1963
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Gotta be the worst professor at UTSA. Please avoid this professor for University Physics. Has the worst attitude ever. Has no mercy for the student and doesn't care about the student's performance. Will embarrass you if you do not know the answer to the question. His tests are near impossible without the old versions. AVOID I'm probably gonna fail.

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PHY1603
Nov 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Physics all together has never been really clear to me. The webassign homework is so hard, and it doesn't go with the lectures. There's a 2-3 question iclicker quiz everyday, or attendance points. He goes pretty fast, the grade is definitely not handed to you and studying on your own is essential to pass. I wouldn't recommend taking him.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PHY1603
Dec 3, 2018
Would take again

The class isnt easy but physics isnt easy. The tests are like his notes and the review. So if you look through those youll do just fine. Overall he is a good professor and tries to help you pass.

3.0
3.0
PHY1603
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

konno is not that great at teaching, all he does is example problems without explaining how to do them or what they are about so lecture is super confusing. the book was a waste of money. even though the examples are confusing, if you study them before the tests youll do fine. he tells you the free response problems in class

2.0
4.0
PHY1943
Grade: A-
Apr 11, 2019
Would take again

If you don't mind studying/teaching yourself the material then take him. He's a fine professor but honestly, the class on its own is difficult. He puts the work he is required to do and nothing more. About 10 multiple choice questions and 5 open-ended questions, daily quizzes. Sounds much worse than it is, if you're responsible you'll be fine.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PHY1943
Grade: C-
Apr 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Great guy, Terrible Professor. I was one of the few who didnt take physics in high school, so I was behind to begin the course, but then several times he skipped over some information because he found it trivial or thought we should know it. He is soft spoken and hard to understand, and does no explaining, he leaves it at face level.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PHY1903
Grade: F
Jun 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Was not very much help outside of class and made exams extremely difficult for no reason.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
PHYS1963
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2019
Would take again

The tests are based directly on the in class problems and reviews. The textbook is easy to understand and helpful if you don't understand. There are daily quizzes that are based on the material learned the previous day, but you can work with others so they are pretty easy. Just study the in class notes and you'll do fine.

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Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
PHY1963
Grade: B+
Nov 6, 2019
Would take again

Konno is a solid physics professor but you should expect to read the textbook often and before lectures. If you don't it is very easy to fall behind. I had him for Physics II (Cal based) and he was average. He does iClicker questions every class as an attendance/grade. 3 Midterms(15% each), 1 Final(20%), and iClickerQuizzes(10%).

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Hilarious
2.0
5.0
PHY1963
Nov 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Good person but horrible lecturer. He explains the how, but not the why. PhysII is hard as it is, and he's not good at teaching. The test are the majority of your grade, and they're easy to fail. The test review is 20 percent of what actually on his tests. Homework is on masteringphysics which is useless, and expensive. A real TEACHYOURSELF CLASS.

Test heavy
Hilarious
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PHY1963
Grade: F
Dec 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Konno is a very difficult professor to have. His teaching method is, chug a problem during lecture, and make the students feel stupid for asking questions. He fails to teach you the basics and just assumes you have a PHD in physics. I would strongly recommend not taking him.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
5.0
PHY1963
Grade: C
Jan 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Konno is a very intelligent and passionate individual about physics. He does review a lot of examples and they often do appear on the exams. It can be easy to fall behind because he teaches very quickly and explains things at a level that he understands but can be hard to understand if you have not read the chapter before the lecture.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
PHY2103
Grade: C-
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I am a physics major and Konno is so far the worst professor in our department. For Modern, half of each Exam are questions not covered in class nor assigned HW. You wont know your grade until finals week. Quiz questions are unclear and I had to consult the chair multiple times. He does not explain a topics, like none at all. Avoid him at all costs

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
PHY3203
Grade: B+
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Classical Mechanics with Konno was alright but he still sucks. After taking this course I am able to do specific problems but am unable to apply anything I learned to systems that differ from the narrow scope covered. Exams worth 15%. Quizzes 10%. Homework 10%. Final 25%. Classical is hard in general so Konno is an alright choice. Exams are fair.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PHYS1963
Nov 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Requires weekly attendance but the posted asynchronous lectures teach more than the ones that require attendance. Doesn't do a good job explaining concepts either. Sometimes says some insensitive/rude things (one time asked if "COVID affected our brains"), but sometimes reasonable. He is also pretty lenient on due dates for assignments.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
PHYS1963
Nov 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

You will learn everything yourself if you take his class. His lectures seem like he's just winging it and he finds random things offline to just read for an hour and not teach. Rude as well.

2.0
4.0
PHY4263
Grade: C
Apr 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

QM1 with Dr. Konno is below average. Lectures are disorganized and just a reiteration of his mathematical notes from years prior. Exams are rarely finished in allotted time. Grading is as follows; 10% attendance, 30% per exam (3 total exams - no final). Textbook: Quantum Mechanics, David H. McIntyre, Pearson Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-0-321-76579-6

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Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
PHYS1963
Grade: C+
Nov 22, 2022

Just plain out terrible. Safe yourself while you still can.

3.0
4.0
PHY1963
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 29, 2022
Would take again

The course itself is not challenging, but I have taken another professor that makes Physics 2 easier to understand and learn. Dr. Konno is a nice professor willing to help you during his office hours. If you take Physics 2, make sure you are not taking other difficult courses because it may be challenging to balance.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHY2103
Grade: C
Apr 7, 2023

Worst teacher ever, he is rude and disrespectful to all of his students.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHY2103
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2023

I would've liked to give Konno a better rating however I don't think I've every had to endure someone as horrible as him. On one of my homework assignments, I failed only to see that he graded like we were in kindergarten.

So many papers
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHY3103
Apr 8, 2023

I didn't have much of a problem with Konno until I got into an accident and had to miss some of his lectures, I asked if I would be able to attend online or if I could get an email involving all of the things we would be doing. To this he told me that he shouldn't be making his life harder for me to be able to understand materials I should know.

4.0
5.0
PHY2103
Grade: B-
May 5, 2023
Would take again

Objectively, I've benefitted from the way this course was taught. I've been told consistently that graduate school requires a student is able to understand the material before taking a lecture. Understanding material isn't simply copying a solution that is in a video or a previous lecture. Those who go above and beyond are rewarded. I value this.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHY1963
Grade: B+
May 14, 2024

Professor Konno is the worst professor ever. He lost part of our final and made us redo it after the term was over. He was constantly making major mistakes like not posting rubrics, misleading us on how things would be graded, incorrectly grading/ imputing scores wrong, etc. I rarely move around my schedule to avoid a professor but you should.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
PHY1963
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2024

The first few lectures, I hated this guy. After that, he opened up and started smiling a little more. Make sure to write everything down - almost every example that you see in class will be on an exam. He makes it pretty obvious what the free response problems on the next exam will cover. As long as you have a pen and paper, you can pass this class

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
PHYII
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 24, 2025
Would take again

The man tells you what is going to be on the test while he is doing his lectures. The homework is only 1 assignment a week. If you pay attention, take good notes and engage you will do fine. My only complaint is that I felt like a burden at his office hours.

Amazing lectures
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
PHY1963
Grade: B-
May 22, 2025

This guy has very uninspiring lectures. He mumbles the material, which is sometimes pre-written. Between that, trying to read his handwriting, and trying to hear him, it was hard to grasp concepts. He gave out 20 in class quizzes, so attendance isn't mandatory if you don't mind zeros on those. A lot of people in the class dropped, and are retaking.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
2.0
PHY1963
Grade: A+
Aug 24, 2025

Didn't understand him 50% of the time, homeworks are relatively easy, test reviews prepare you well for exams, lectures are alright. Wouldn't recommend, but if necessary, be prepared to learn a good bit by yourself.

2.0
4.0
PHY1963
Grade: C-
Aug 28, 2025

He's very quiet and something that UTSA decided to do this year is put him in a even bigger lecture hall, his handwriting is bad, so its hard to understand or follow him given both. This is my second time taking this class since he the only professor to do this class, if you can avoid him I would, otherwise be prepared to learn physics on your own.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
PHY1963
Grade: C
Nov 25, 2025

Physics 2 was the worst class ever. The professor focuses on memorization rather than concepts. His notes are unreadable, and recorded lectures are unhelpful. The workload is overwhelming with long assignments, daily attendance, and iClicker. Exams are harder than practice, focusing heavily on multiple-choice, misaligned with reviews. Do not take.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PHY1623
Grade: D+
Dec 13, 2025

Failed me by 0.5 points away from a C- , now I have to retake the whole class and was not caring for students at alllll, literally 0.5 points away from a C- DO NOT TAKE HIM AND DELAY YOUR GRADUATION

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
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