2.8

Jia Quan

Physics - Pasadena City College

2.8
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
50%
Would Retake
111
Reviews
2.8
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
2.9
Clarity

50%

Would Retake

111

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
111 total ratings

5

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4

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What Students Say

Otherwise, I would not recommend

PHY1B - 1.0 rating

she won't help you at all, avoid her

PHYS1AB - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

68%

Textbook Required

64%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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95% confidence
Based on 32 grades
Most common grades:
A (15)
B (6)
A+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(19)B(6)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 39 reported grades
A: 15
B: 6
A+: 4
Not sure yet: 4
Common Tags
EXTRA CREDIT (10)
Tough grader (10)
Test heavy (8)
Tough Grader (6)
Gives good feedback (5)
TEST HEAVY (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
Caring (4)
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PHYS1B1C

5.0

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PHYS5870

5.0

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PHYSC1B

5.0

(1)

PHYS8A

5.0

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PHYS003

4.0

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1AAND1B

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PHYSC1A

5.0

PHYS1A

4.6

PHYS008A

4.5

PHYSICS1A

4.3

Reviews (110)
3.0
5.0
PHYS1A
Apr 25, 2003

Wow! physics has never been a great subject for me. She expects students to know basic calculus and grasp her teaching fast. Sometimes misses class and then rushes through the latter classes. Exams are difficult. Be prepared in the class, or be VERY lost.

5.0
5.0
PHYSICS
Apr 26, 2003

Gives very hard tests. Her labs is very nice, not too picky.

2.0
5.0
1AAND1B
Apr 28, 2003

Very hard tests. She re-uses the old tests. Look for theM, otherwise you will do pretty bad, while others get unbelievable scores simply because they have old tests. Easy labs. No patience for slow-learners. Watch out if you have to take the class.

4.0
5.0
PHYS1C
Apr 30, 2003

tests are pretty hard. easy lab though.

3.0
1.0
PHYSICS1A
May 5, 2003

No Comments

3.0
1.0
PHYSIC10
May 21, 2003

her online class is sooooooooooooo easy. make sure take it with ur friends because you have 2 chances to finish a online quiz, homework is extra credit

5.0
4.0
PHYS1B1C
Jun 18, 2003

She teaches fast. Take her class if you wanna chanllege yourself! :D

1.0
5.0
PHYSICS1A
Nov 4, 2003

HORRIBLE. DOES NOT TEACH WELL AT ALL. EVEN IF YOU UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL YOU WILL FAIL THE TEST BECAUSE SHE PUTS RANDOM STUFF IN THERE THAT SHE NEVER TALKED ABOUT OR ASSIGNED.

4.0
5.0
PHYS1A1B
Nov 15, 2003

very hot, very good and i love her.

5.0
4.0
PHYS1B1C
Dec 5, 2003

Hard and challenging tests. Will curve final grades and will judge student's abilities fairly (ie final grades will not depend purely on scores). Even if you don't get 90's on tests, you can still EARN an A. The best teacher the department offers.

4.0
4.0
PHYS1A
Dec 12, 2003

Teaches very hard,but tests always harder than the lecture.

2.0
5.0
PHYSICS1A
Dec 17, 2003

Don't take her class.Every physics class is really hard. Also, her lecture is not clear. If you have to take physics, I would recommend her husband Dr.Shi.(GOOD LECTURE, but VERY DIFFICULT!)

1.0
5.0
PHYS10
Dec 19, 2003

This professor sucked! She always replied my emails a week or two late and never answered my questions. Don't take her online class!

3.0
1.0
PHYS10
Feb 10, 2004

There's no way you can say she is a bad professor because you don't know her personality. I don't think she is THAT hard. I got an A in her class last semester. Overall, she is a pretty good professor.

1.0
5.0
PHYSICS1B
Feb 14, 2004

Avoid like the pleague. I Have never had a teacher this hard. Tests are so irrelavent to anything she said in lecture. And mean go to ask her a question turns you down. Ugly too. Take Cheney easy and perfect lecture.

3.0
4.0
PHYS1A1B
Mar 5, 2004

No Comments

3.0
3.0
PHYS1A1B
May 5, 2004

Please stop saying "yes or no"!!! God...Anyway, she provide mathmatical orientated physic lecture and provide little on the physic part...Good for those who like physic in the math form. She often tease you 4 asking dumb question however..=[ Fai

3.0
4.0
PHYS1A1B
Jun 4, 2004

She is mean when u ask her questions. Lecture is clear but fast. Unlike her husband, she talks about calculation problems in class to prepare u for real hard exams. Really have to work very hard to get an "A".

1.0
5.0
PHYS1AB
Jun 12, 2004

WORST TEACHER AT THE PHYSICS DEPARTMENT. Even worse than her counterpart. Doesn't know how to teach, doesnt even speak right. Save yourself a trouble and stay away from her.

2.0
1.0
PHYSICS10
Jul 30, 2004

easy course+grading. gives extra pts to gd essays. as long as u do all the EC, make use of tutors in the physics room. u r pretty much guaranteed an A. but unclear n unreasonable sometimes, so ASK ? whenever u r not sure b4 its 2 late

3.0
3.0
PHYSIC10
Sep 24, 2004

Cool cool.

1.0
5.0
PHYSICS1B
Dec 21, 2004

OH MY GOD!! Don't even think about taking her

1.0
5.0
PHYSICS10
Grade: B+
Dec 26, 2004

Bad! Bad! Bad! Don't take her physics 10 online class

1.0
4.0
PHYSICS
Feb 16, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PHYS10ONLINE
Feb 17, 2005

Took her Winter '05 online class. Very helpful and responsive. Always returned my email on the same day, even on wknds!

3.0
1.0
PHYSC10
Feb 20, 2005

The final is open book, open everything people!I recieve a B because i got hoodup from friends who took her last semester. Thank god answers and questions never changes.i didn't have do SH** for whole semester HAHAHA sucker

5.0
5.0
PHY1B
Apr 17, 2005

I think she's very very mean. She never smiles to me. Very hard class, you have to work hard enough to get a good grade.

5.0
2.0
PHYS10ONLINE
Apr 20, 2005

Esay class with only three on-campus meetings for the whole semester. I mostly just read the book myself, but she did return my email quickly when I had questions to ask.

5.0
5.0
PHYSICS1B
Apr 21, 2005

I like Ms. Quan. She gives good lectures, and I won't sleep in her class. I like the way she teaches. She smiled at me. I think she is a good teacher. Better than her husband(Dr. Shi).

5.0
1.0
PHYSICSB
Jun 19, 2005

lot beter than her husband,we never understand what Dr. shi talk about due to his chinese acent.Since he cant speak english well,he shouldnt give hard exam questions.

5.0
3.0
PHYSICS1B
Jun 30, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
PHYSICSB
Grade: A
Jul 4, 2005

PCC should fire her and her husband and get new people to teach physics. They are the nightmire for those students who are majoring in physics or engineering,not the class is hard,it is because they dont want their students to get easy understand materials

5.0
2.0
PHYSICS10
Nov 29, 2005

She makes the material clear-really knows her stuff and this is really important in physics especially since others in the department dont, making it impossible for students to follow So if you want to do well and actually understand physics shes a great choice shes also extremely hot and a very nice person which is rare of any professor here

1.0
2.0
PHYSICS
Dec 5, 2005

Seems like she has mood swings. If you are lucky,there are days she may be smiling at you. But it all depends on her mood. Overall, she is a mean teacher.

2.0
2.0
PHYS10ONLINE
Feb 9, 2006

In the Phys Online course, Ms. Quan only showed up once to the final exam. So don't be surprised if you don't see her at all and it's always Dr. Shi substituting. Pretty straightforward class. Online Quizzes, 4 SINGLE-Spaced essays and Midterm/Final. Since this class is for non-majors, it is not that hard. Good luck.

2.0
4.0
PHYS1B
Feb 23, 2006

well, moody lady. poor explaination, no homeworks. Her tests are quite hard anyways. gotta understand the materials very well. good luck

5.0
2.0
PHYSICS
Apr 6, 2006

The best overall physics teacher for people who need calculus physics. Her accent can make it hard to understand sometimes.

2.0
2.0
PHYS10ONLINE
Jun 19, 2006

Quizzes ask weird questions, I didn't see the teacher once, took her up to a week to reply to emails. The class is structured to be easy though, and a TON of extra credit is offered. Got an A with little effort.

3.0
5.0
PHYSC10
Jul 30, 2007

This was an online course and although you do get TONS of extra credit, there were many questions on the tests that were wrong or seemingly arbitrarily assigned. It really is remedial however the wording of the test questions are awful and unclear. I took it in the summer-28 Chapters, 4 Essays, and 4 Tests.It's not the content,it's the volume

1.0
4.0
PHYSI10
Aug 2, 2007

Terrible arrogant teacher. Wrong answers on many tests, even on the final one. Never helped to understand the materials. Three single space two pages essays. Tons of homeworks (for extra credit only). Quizes are not hard, but the final will kill you

5.0
2.0
PHYS10
Aug 8, 2007

This was an online class and we only meet twice a semester. Professor Quan has been quite helpful; she always answered my questions promptly by email, holidays and weekends included. The key was to follow the weekly study schedule. It was designed as a GE course, not very demanding. I got an easy A. :)

3.0
3.0
PHYS10
Jan 3, 2008

This is online class.6 quiz,4 essay,2 small quiz,6 homework,midterm, and final.A lot of stuff.Extremely hard if you don't read the book.The quiz is hard,too.If you are lazy,don't take her!!!

4.0
4.0
PHYS1B
Feb 7, 2008

if you really study very well, exam not hard.and she's ready 2help u at anytime.she gave u a extra test(easy1),n let u write extra credit essay,all these will great help you grade.she is nice, she knows what you really want, even the exam hard,(she knows that) but she just want to show you what is physics, she will try to help you get grade A.

4.0
2.0
PHYS10
Jun 5, 2008

I took the online class, and it was quite alot of work, so you do have to spend quite a significant amt of time on it. Lots of things to read in the book, but she does give you 2 attempts at quizzes. HW are extra credit. 3 essays. But she's very helpful; just email her any questions and she always replies rather quickly with thorough explanations.

3.0
5.0
PHYS10
Nov 12, 2008

Online class. Gives plenty of extra credit assignments and quizzes. 2 attempts at the quiz. Some quiz answers can be found online, using google.

2.0
5.0
PHYS1A
Dec 24, 2008

Don't think about taking Ms. Quan, she's the worst prof at PCC. Her lessons are unclear, gets moody when people ask her simple questions, and her tests are horrendous. The online quiz is a joke, they are completely different from the midterm/final. If you are not in a hurry to get into Physics 1A, stay away from this prof.

3.0
3.0
PHYSI10
Feb 27, 2009

she is very nice teacher. Do good on her quizes which r online and even if u do bad on ur final you will still get an A.

4.0
3.0
PHYS1B
Jun 18, 2009

Moderately hard class. Grades lab reports pretty harshly. Tests are moderately hard. There is no homework at all. She has an accent, but you get used to it after a day or two so it does not hinder the lectures at all. She has a very loud and quirky voice, so lectures are very engaging, she keeps your attention very well.

5.0
2.0
PHYS5870
Jun 25, 2009

Got decent grades on the quizzes, did the extra credit quizzes and extra credit field trip report... got a really bad grade on the final 20 out of 50 but still managed to get a B! I was surprised, but AWESOME stuff!!! TAKE HER!

5.0
2.0
PHYS10
Jun 25, 2009

STAY ON TOP OF THE WORK! Got decent grades on the quizzes, did the extra credit quizzes and extra credit field trip report... got a really bad grade on the final 20 out of 50 but still managed to get a B! I was surprised, but AWESOME stuff!!! TAKE HER!

2.0
2.0
PHYS1B
Jul 7, 2010

Take hers if you want to lower you GPA. HARD PROFESSOR

1.0
3.0
PHY10
Jul 29, 2010

The worst "teacher" I've ever had. Online class was moderately easy. Just google the quizzes and you'll find them word for word. Takes forever to return single spaced essays, doesn't answer emails. Can barely communicate let alone teach. Seriously, don't take her. It just ain't worth it.

1.0
5.0
PHYSC1A
Aug 13, 2010

If you want an instructor who DOESN'T respond to your emails, DOESN'T clearly explain things in class, often has MOOD SWINGS, misses classes, then take her. If you want a class with tests that are many, MANY times more DIFFICULT than any quizzes or homework problems, then take her. If you want POOR communication from your instructor, then take her.

1.0
5.0
PHYSC1A
Jan 13, 2011

HORRIBLE STAY AWAY FROM HER FOR YOUR GPA'S SAKE PLEASE!

1.0
5.0
PHY1A
Jun 29, 2011

Very bad teacher. Ugly and not fair about grading system. She doesn't teach well, but her tests are very hard.

3.0
3.0
PHYS1B
Jul 3, 2011

I don't get how her classes are hard. I had her for Physics 1B and I thought she was very easy. She was so easy, I looked forward to attending every weekly meeting, since I had a half-online and half-in-class course. Just study hard, do xtra credit, excel on labs, bring your A game on exam day, and you should be fine!

3.0
3.0
PHYS1B
Aug 16, 2011

Quan's cool, kinda scary at first, but she's cool. If you have an issue with her test grading just ask, she might give you a few more points. Of course it isn't an easy course, but its tolerable. Stay on top of your homework and you'll be fine. STUDY YOUR --- OFF FOR HER TESTS!

5.0
1.0
PHYSC1B
Feb 25, 2012

I like prof. Quan.I disagree with people saying she is hard. She is actually very easy! She is a little harsh in terms of grading test and lab, but she gives out many extra credit opportunities which are sufficient to bring up one full letter grade. Her video lecture is really helpful. study those problems and she may put those on the test directly

1.0
5.0
PHYSC1A
Sep 1, 2012

Her "Extra Credit" opportunities are a JOKE and not worth much, in her eyes, at all. She even admitted at the end of the course that the extra credit assignment (despite doing very well on the EC) was NOT enough to move up 1 grade level. Why does she bother with giving Extra Credit assignments at all then, if doing well on them makes NO difference?

2.0
2.0
PHYS10
Dec 10, 2012

Fails to respond to emails & questions in a timely manner if at all. Also criticizes grammatical errors in your writing which is sort of ironic considering some of her questions on the quizzes aren't even understandable. I can't personally comment on how she conducts her regular classes, but the online classes should be avoided.

4.0
1.0
PHYS10
Aug 4, 2013

Overall, I took Quan for PHYS 10 online and it wasn't that bad. Just stay on top of your schedule. It's a physics class, so of course it's not going to be easy. 6 quizzes, 2 essays, 1 field trip report that's E/C and bunch of extra credits to gain! 1 Final, take it in-class and it's also open-book. Good luck taking the exam though, it was hard.

1.0
5.0
PHYSICS1B
Apr 5, 2014

Professor Quan is an extremely lazy, unprofessional individual that simply doesn't care about teaching. Despite conducting the pathetic hybrid system that only meet once a week, she is never unable to attend. She doesn't deserve her full-time position in the physics department. There are more qualified professors than her by far

1.0
5.0
PHYSICS1A
Apr 8, 2014

Students, please report Quan for not doing her job properly. I don't know how long the inefficient hybrid system has been around but please let your voice be heard. You will struggle and fall if you end up in the class, but we all went through that. Know that it's not your fault but only the person who is standing in front of you during lab

1.0
4.0
PHYSICS1B
Grade: A+
May 4, 2014

This is by far the most pathetic course you will take at PCC. Even though there are only 16 class meeting, quan is not there for more than half. She constantly gives homemade brownies ( disgusting by the way) to prevent you from reporting her and what she is doing with the physics courses to the dean, but done be fooled, I filed a report already.

3.0
4.0
PHYS1B
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2014

1. take her if you don't have any other options. 2. extra credit is your friend, do ALL of them. 3. she says the class will be curved, but that depends on her mood. 4. don't trust anything that comes out of her mouth. she will easily lie to you and pretend as if she never said it. A is attainable, but beware.

1.0
4.0
PHYSICS1B
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2014

Astoundingly bad professor. Her lectures will remind you of the kid who forgot to bring something for show and tell. Unprepared, patently disinterested in teaching, rude to students. Just... wow. If, poor soul, you are forced to take Quan's course, understand that you will need to teach yourself physics while she just sort of gets in the way. Yuck.

3.0
4.0
PHYSICS1A
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2014

First, it was online class. Most of study depends on yourself. Second, the tests were hard comparing to my friend's professor. To achieve "A" does require more work. Third, anything except the tests were easy. "A" as final grade is not hard to get. Since PCC doesn't have enough phys class, you should take her if you are engineer or phys major

2.0
2.0
PHYSICS1B
Jun 29, 2015

My advice is to just do the extra credit she assigns. It basically bumps you up one letter grade if you do it. 2 midterms 1 final, 15%15%20%. You probably need to average 70%-80% on the 3 tests in order to get an A (which is 88-90% most of the time). Study for every test and don' underestimate the class. She finds a way to ask hard questions.

3.0
5.0
PHYSICS1A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 17, 2015

I took her Physics 1A Hybrid class, and it was so tough that I decided to withdraw. Probably like 90% of my classmates withdrew too. In my opinion, the class wasn't easy because it's hybrid. I had to spend so much time at home studying, trying to understand the concepts by myself. The exams and quizzes are hard. DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS! DON'T TAKE IT

2.0
4.0
PHY1B
Grade: A-
Aug 28, 2015

She rarely replies emails, and tests are not easy. Extra credits are very important for this class. Make sure you do them. Be ready to study hard and review well before the tests. And don't give up easily. She is a very tough grader and try not to make silly mistakes like having sig figs or missing units. She will deduct points from these.

2.0
4.0
PHYSICS10
Grade: A
Aug 29, 2015

Tests are really tough!! Lots of busy work & you must do video check-in w your ID on some testsquizzesFinal ! Beware: most of the questions on tests are not found in book... lots of math equations on tests. This class was a pain !! The good thing is that there is lots of extra credit to raise your grade :) Do it all !!

2.0
3.0
PHSC3
Nov 16, 2015

Physical science 3 is meant for future elementary school teachers so it's broad. Hw for every chapter, 5 discussion posts, 5 quizzes, 1 final, 1 paper. Easy assignments but quizzes can be challenging. Cons: unclear and disorganized, due dates listed differently on each page. Pros: responded to emails quickly, gives A LOT of extra credit.

2.0
1.0
PHY1A
Grade: A
Mar 5, 2016

Hi, I took this class for fun, and I felt I learned a lot from professor Quan. She was very engaging and the test were easy. I would take this class again.

5.0
2.0
PHY10
Grade: A+
May 9, 2016

This was an online class and it was super easy. As long as you keep track of all the due days and turn in your work on time you should be fine.

1.0
3.0
PHY1B
Jun 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend her in general, but it seems she does better in the non-1ABC series. This is because she does not like to teach - hence her preference for hybrid classes. If you want someone who is critically harsh, does not want to help you learn, rude, and ineffective, then this is the "teacher" for you! Otherwise, I would not recommend.

4.0
4.0
PHYS1B
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2016
Would take again

The lab/ lab reports and online portions of the class were easy, however her tests were tough. Fortunately, she provided a lot of study materials online, had extra credit, and was always willing to help before and during class. As long as you are willing to put in the effort and try, you'll be fine. Make sure to practice a lot for the tests!

1.0
5.0
PHY1B
Oct 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I did not listen to other comments and I regret so much. She is rude, harsh and picky on lab report, do mostly deriving formular but not the typical problem we need to deal with. I jave the feeing she doesnt like teaching. Have extra credit but those are not enough for the level of hardness in her test. She makes me feel i am useless and nonesense.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PHY1B
Nov 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She expects a lot from students but not much can be expected from her. During lab, she's almost never there, leaving students to figure out things on there own. She doesn't have patience to explain things. Her physics class is online (except lab) with recycled YouTube videos from many years ago. Some of the videos are another professor's.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
3.0
PHYS1AB
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Sad thing is that students have complained to Douglas but the whole dept doesn't care how rude and inefficient she is as profes. and a human being in general. Douglas ACTS like he cares just like she pretends to be a teacher. she won't help you at all, avoid her. go to GCC/Elac or something for physics. it's that bad. Pcc NOT #1 for educ in physics

SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
PHYS1A
Grade: C
Dec 21, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She doesn't teach at all... goes on and on about NASA. If you don't do the extra credit it lowers your grade. Her exams are ridiculously hard, many did not pass.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
PHYSICS1A
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

i did very bad in the class, but because it is physics and not really the professors fault. She explains at the beginning you may want to drop if you can't handle a class with lecture online, and it is true. I thought I could handle it, but physicists are smart for a reason, this class is tough, and you better make the effort on your own 4 hybrid

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
3.0
4.0
PHYS1B
Jun 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

So this is for those who have to take her and are nervous about it. Her class is indeed passable but you have to WORK for it. Seriously do not slack off. Do the homework, watch the videos, do the extra credits, and study like crazy for the tests (They are indeed difficult, I would spend maybe 4+ hours for each test). Do the above and you'll be fine

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
1.0
PHY1B
Grade: A
Jun 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Quan was picky on lab reports. Make sure to complete all the extra credits, this helps you a lot to level up one grade.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PHYS1A1B
Grade: A
Jul 17, 2017
Would take again

To be honest, Professor Quan was a really nice teacher. She is knowledgeable and helpful to students in need. All you need to do is keep asking her questions. My class is a hybrid class so my time is extremely flexible and her workload is fairly light. She would prepare us for the tests so pay attention in class would make the test very easy.

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PHYS1B
Grade: B
Mar 23, 2018
Would take again

The material is pretty difficult, she made her best in explaining and doing examples. I would take her again

5.0
4.0
PHYS1B
Grade: A
May 25, 2018
Would take again

She is a very good instructor, not extremely friendly but a very good lecturer, very good lecture notes, very hard subject, she does a very good job at explaining very hard concepts. I enjoyed her class very much.

4.0
2.0
PHY1B
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2019
Would take again

She encourages you to think deeply about the topic covered in class, sometimes inspirational. Quizzes, discussion, and summaries are easy. Midterms and final are somewhat hard and requires long time to review. It's also hard to get full credit on lab reports. However, she offers extra credit (10%), so take advantage of it. Recommended!!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
PHY1A
Feb 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She was very agressive! She expects you to know physics before taking this class. She never introduces the terms to the class and expects everyone knows.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
PHY1B
Jun 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Prof Quan is very knowledgeable. The only thing I don't like about her is her temper. She speaks so fiercely that my heart vibrates. She will make sure you look dumb in front of the class if she thinks what you did/think was dumb. Overall, her grading is picky, but her exams are fair. She's nice half of the time. Just study hard and have good team.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
PHYS1C
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

There are weeks where there is nothing due and then weeks were 3 modules are due from different chapters in the SAME day. It's hard to keep up with when things are due because it's always different and syllabus and canvas will say one thing but you open the assignment and it has a different due date. VERY UNORGANIZED. Beware

1.0
5.0
PHYS1A
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I had almost a 95% in her class until she gave a final which was totally unfair and ruined everything! She didn't prepare us at all and the class average was 28 out of 100! It felt like being stabbed in the back, I am so mad right now it is beyond words! If you want all your hard work to be for nothing go ahead and take her!

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
5.0
PHY1B
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2019
Would take again

It was definitely not an easy A. I recommend everyone taking this class to do all the extra credit she provides, which will help you boost one letter grade. And really study for those midterms/final.

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
PHYS1B
Grade: B
Jun 15, 2020
Would take again

This professor is just okay. At least she has some extra credit. Her tests are somewhat difficult; the final exam average score is only 47.1 percent. Additionally, she gives specific instructions on how to do the lab.

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
PHYS1A
Grade: B
Jul 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Terrible... She does a hybrid class style where you watch youtube videos as lectures and during class you go over worksheets or labs. The youtube lectures are horrible with all of them only having audio in one ear and being from 2013. Average on midterm was 43% When she shares her screen she'll reveal everyone's grade in the class and is very rude.

Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
PHYS003
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2020
Would take again

Its all asynchronous. Things are often due every Sunday night which makes it easy to go at your own pace during the week. I think the people who complain that the class is hard are not actually participating or want to put the effort in. The textbook is an 8th grade science text. Easy read. Quizzes and tests are open book/open note. DO THE EC!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
5.0
5.0
PHYS1A1B
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

Took her during the summer and fall for Physics 1A and Physics 1B. These were the first physics classes I've ever taken, but they were pretty understandable. If you put the work in (do everything on time, check and correct homework, attend office hours, do ECs), your grade will reflect it. Her class is hard, but it will teach you a lot!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
PHY1A
Grade: B
May 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Worst physics professor.

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
PHY1B
Grade: B+
Jun 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Spring 2021 student- the class average on the final was a 39% (31.6/85). She isn't impossible to pass but expect to fail on the exams. Read the other reviews, the midterms drops your grade substantially. She DOES NOT CURVE! Do the extra credit whenever possible (raises a letter grade).

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
5.0
PHY1B
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

Do the Extra Credit, it'll help, good teacher, heavy emphasis on tests. She is very knowledgeable in the subject. The Final and Midterms are the hardest part of the class by far, most of the class pretty much bombed it. But the extra credit she provides helps makes up for lost ground from the final.

Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PHYS1A
Jan 30, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Had a terrible experience. We had class once a week, and that was used to go over the homework, where she would go through our work and call on us. Also you needed to go to class because it was 40% of your homework's credit for that week. Honestly wished she used class time to actually lecture and teach, it was pretty much a self-teach class.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
3.0
PHSC3
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 20, 2022

I had a online class w/ this professor. In whole semester, there are 5 online exams after every 4 units, count for 30%. A final counts for 28%. I'm ok with these. However, she has a 4-page and single-line research paper with unclear reference format. Only after writing, you feel the pain between single-line and double-line.

So many papers
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PHY1B
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jun 6, 2023
Would take again

I am taking summer 8b with other professor but Pro Quan teach 2days as an replacement professor. It is in person. The way she explains for the conceptual questions may not be the best but for teaching the problems how to solve, she is the best comparing to other professors. I write this review cause I only see bad reviews about her here!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PHY1B
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

I breezed through her class. Finished her class with a 96.79%. it's hard but not impossible, you have to go to her office hours, ask her for help. She does struggle to explain problems, just ask her to show solutions and look at her steps, she walks you through it step by step like a goat. your mechanics will improve dramatically.

5.0
3.0
PHYS8A
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

If you do group studies, it's impossible to get anything lower than an A. LITERALLY IMPOSSIBLE. ASK her for help and DO group studies = SECRET TO A.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PHYS10
Grade: A-
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

easy.. just do homework

5.0
4.0
PHY1B
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2023
Would take again

If you try, you can easily ace the class. Secret Formula = Do all homework, Understand all homework, Try to do Extra 5-10 challenge probs for each chapter. Mega secret formula (do Group studies with other students). Thats how we dominated her class. Group study is the technique (She can't fail everyone). I earned a 94% on her class.

Tough grader
5.0
4.0
PHYS8A
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

shes so nice in her office hours. very kind and helpful. she genuinely wants to help.

5.0
4.0
PHYS008A
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

Professor Quan is extremely caring. She always responded to my emails right away. While the course I took had online asynchronous lectures, during our class time she would always help me with what I did not understand. I would definitely take this class again.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Caring
1.0
5.0
PHYS008A
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 2, 2024

Very very tough grader!

Tough grader
5.0
4.0
PHY1B
Grade: A-
Jan 6, 2025
Would take again

Professor Quan's class is tough, but doable if you put in the work. Do all the homework, understand it, and try the extra challenge problems. Group study is key - it really helps boost your grade. unstuck AI is great for test prep too.

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Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

68%

Textbook Required

64%

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