Awesome lab instructor. Prof Raman legitimately cares about her students. She takes time to explain the procedure and clarify any discrepancies in the lab manual. Always willing to help during and outside of office hours. Highly recommend her.

She goes too fast in her lecture so you are unable to get down the notes, and she does not provide her notes online, so pretty much you have to just learn everything on your own from the book. This in turn makes the class as a whole more difficult. Avoid if possible

Fair, focuses on concepts and responsive to students. Slides are from the book and I just marked the parts covered in class. I didn't worry copying notes and focused on actually learning the material. Very good prep for the MCAT. Problems on tests were in homework or covered in class. Lectures are broken up with videos to support the concepts.

Really nice lady, just not a great teacher. The grading wasn't bad b/c online homework and labs were pretty heavily weighted, but the tests were kinda hard and class was really boring. She answered a lot of stupid questions from 1 or 2 kids instead of helping everyone understand the harder concepts.

She really tries to help students to do well, its just a hard course so its hard to teach. After the first exam a lot of people did bad, but she let us write notes on how to improve her teacing and she really tried to do so

She was a good lecturer and if you try in the class you should do well.

She is the best physics professor ever. Loved her way of explaining the concepts. Do and understand ur homework and you will do great in her class. Enjoyed her class so much :)

Physics is the worst nightmare for me. I was praying to pass this course. I took it over the summer and I really enjoyed the way she taught it. It is overall a hard course and a lot of things to learn especially within 6 weeks. But overall an ok professor. If you put the efforts and do the homowork, you will do fine

Great professor. Made class interesting. Very nice, and fair with grading. Also very accommodating when I became very ill at the end of the semester. Take her class!

Physics is the absolute nightmare for me, but this professor made it bearable! I really enjoyed her teaching style! Very clear and makes sure to explain the concept in a way that you actually understand!

First exam was a little hard and low avg but she gave us extra credit for explaining what we did wrong and how to do each question correctly. The rest of the tests were easier and she curves. Also uses webassign which sucks but its free points. Overall seemed fairly easy to get an A. Recommended.

Not a difficult class if you put in the work and take your time on the homework (webassign). Overall an interesting class that I enjoyed.

I had Prof. Raman for PHY 161 during the fall 2014 semester. Besides the fact that the class is taught traditional lecture style with a powerpoint, I have no complaints. Personally, I like to see physics examples especially with physics, but I still had no issue learning from her teaching.

Professor Raman is a great professor! She thoroughly explains the material, if you have any questions at all she makes sure to address them. She is very reachable outside of the classroom, if you need extra help she is more than willing. Physics is a tough course so it is up to you to also put in work. Also, she is more than fair with her grading.

Professor Raman is fabulous! She explains everything with relative ease, and if something is confusing, she answers questions in a helpful manner. I personally like her style of teaching with Powerpoint because it puts the information you need in simple terms. Lots of example problems and classwork which are extremely helpful!

Professor Raman is an excellent instructor. She clearly explains concepts so it is very easy to grasp and develop a clear understanding of physics. Raman is also very consistent with solving problems in class and helping students who are struggling. If you not only want to succeed, but truly understand physics. Take her classes!!

Although Physics is a difficult subject, Raman manages to make the class both comprehensible and interesting. She wants her students to succeed and is there to give extra help when needed. She has a legitimate passion for the subject, which makes the class far more interesting. Overall she is an excellent professor who I would highly recommend.

Very fair with grading. Homework is worth a good amount and curves when needed. Would not have passed without her.

Took this class for the Summer 2 semester and learned so much in those 8 weeks. Dr. Raman was a great teacher and she made sure her students understand the material. Grading and Exams are very fair. If you go to lecture and do the homework and study, then you should get an A. She curves if needed, which is very nice.

Dr. Raman is a great professor and an even better person. She's VERY knowledgable of the material and is incredibly approachable and understanding. She is passionate about her students actually understanding the material, and her exams are very fair. On top of that, the exams usually have a hefty curve. Highly recommend!

I was nervous about physics 2, but Dr. Raman made it doable. She gives exercises in class so her students can understand the subject and be prepared for the short answer questions. She is approachable in lab and class. Pay attention to what she focuses on in class and do as many practice questions as you can get your hands on and you will get an A.

Dr. Raman made Physics doable. She gives exercises in class so her students can understand the subject and be prepared for the short answer questions. She is approachable in lab and class. Pay attention to what she focuses on in class and do as many practice questions as you can get your hands on and you will get an A.

Dr. Raman is a gem of a physics teacher. Note: Azzume Assume

Pros: homework counts for 35% of your grade and classwork for an additional 5%, very reasonable compared to other physics professors at this university, lots of free points on exam free response, curves on tests to about 70% Cons: homework is very very time consuming, tests can be challenging (harder than lecture but easier than hw) Understand hw!!

I love Dr. Raman! She was my lab professor for Physics 1 and 2. She explains things in great detail and help students as much as possible.

Dr. Raman is awesome! I had her for lab for physics 1010 and 1020. She is very helpful and clarifies explanations when necessary. If you have a question about anything, she is always willing to answer. Great in lab and lecture!

If you have the option to take Professor Raman, TAKE HER! I am so glad I took that route. She is really fair and wants her students to succeed. 10/10. Obviously the material covered is quite difficult because it is a Physics class, so don't let that mislead you on how good of a teacher she is.

Very well prepared teacher and very helpful! Dr. Raman's lectures are informative and never boring. She always asks questions in class and welcomes them from her students. Bonus advice: take her during the winter semester and you will get to see her wearing her colorful scarves! Pretty fascinating.

Dr. Raman was great! She explained things well in class and was willing to go over things again until students understood it. She also was willing to meet outside of class for extra help if needed. If you understood what she went over in class, you were prepared for tests. She cared about the students and their understanding. Would take her again!!

I had her for Physics I and II and I can just say, to me it's an easy A. Online Physics Exam in her class are open book but I would only recommend having the equations in hand. I would print out the webassign (for homework and exams ) and having the work done to each because the exam is just like the homework (but different numbers).

I really disagree with some of the negative comments about this professor. Physics is not my strong suit and I didn't really have a background in it, but her lectures are seriously awesome. Talks quick so make sure you read through the PPTs beforehand. She basically hints at exactly what' on the exam and curves them. Genuinely caring prof-LOVE her.

I had her for Physics 1 and it was a very easy class. Exams were just like the homework and if you showed up for the lectures, you didn't really have to read the book. Homework could be lengthy at some moments but you had multiple attempts to get the right answer, so it was an easy A. Would definitely recommend her for those new to physics!

The class was set up nice. Go to lecture and do the homework. There's only one homework assignment per week with one activity (free response). The exams were pretty difficult, but they were graded very fairly! She really encourages student success, I'd recommend!!

Dr. Raman was amazing! Probably the best physics professor at OU. Exams are very similar to homework and class problems. Easy to get an A if you did well on the homework. She is very good at answering questions in class. Overall very nice and a great professor- one of my top 5 throughout my 4 years at OU.

Professor Raman's lectures were straightforward and concise. You will have to do lots of work on your own outside of class to fully understand the concepts as she doesn't do many in-class examples. Her tests are difficult but she offers a few EC questions on each exam. She is also extremely accommodating to students with disabilities. I recommend!

This Professor is amazing if you don't pay attention you are obviously going to do bad so you will have to pay attention in order to get a good grade, the students that wrote bad reviews are the ones who did not study at all or attend lectures she makes physics amazing!

She is the best professor for physics at OU.

I love this professor. Her exams are SO hard, but she curves if the class average is below a 75%. Physics is hard in general. Lots of webassign homework, on top of other HW. You have to go to class to learn how to do the problems efficiently - it's hard to learn off her powerpoints alone. But she is great at teaching, and is always willing to help.

LOVE THIS PROFESSOR! SHE IS THE BEST

Pros: Good/informative lectures Activities only took about 1-2 hours per week and online hw only to 1-3 hours per week but were good practice for exams Always available after class to ask questions Good amount of extra credit Exams are pretty fair in difficulty Cons: Does not post lecture recordings or handwritten examples

Pushed back exams one day when asked. Allowed a cheat sheet for exams, curves exams if av. under a D (I think). Exams are 75% multiple-choice, and a few free responses. Says that exams teach time management, so watch the clock. Clicks through slideshow then does examples in class. I'd recommend going to SI or read the chapter before lecture.

Raman can spend a bit of time focusing on PowerPoint slides, but the in-class example problems are thorough & what you really need to know how to do. The lectures are not recorded & the homework can be lengthy and difficult. If you can do & understand the homework, you're set for the exam. Overall good explanations. Study for exam 1, most do bad.

Go to lecture because she forgets about Zoom hybrid often. Ask a lot of questions because material is fast. Slides are not very helpful but her in class problems are good examples. WebAssign is NOT like the exam and often very lengthy. Just try to get as many points as you can for the HW and then study notes and problems. Best choice out of others.

Raman is a very fair professor and defiantly the best choice for physics. Her exams are very fair and quizzes are easy. Webassign homework is time consuming, but easy points. She made her final before finals week and was non-cumulative, with an easy 5% cumulative online quiz the same week. She curves exams if the class average is under a 75%.

Professor Raman is the best option for taking this class, she gives you a pretty good opportunity to pass this class as long as you do your work. One thing is that her lectures are very fast paced and are barely about her power points, she just sticks to one power point and writes a lot of notes which is difficult keeping up with her.

It was a roughly two hour class, but she would sometimes end class early or give us a short break. The first exam is the hardest, then the difficulty drops off. You'll have a minimum of two homework assignments due per week, one a written assignment, and the other on Webassign. Textbook is not required, but Webassign is.

The class overall is not that difficult as long as you put the time into the class. Most of her exams are from the lecture notes and webassign so I strongly urged to look at those. The only concern in this class is that she is very fast on her lectures so I strongly recommend you to review the lectures beforehand.

Very kind, understanding, and willing to help. Typically curves first exam, then no curve on second and third exam due to averages being higher. Lectures are important for knowing what sections to skip and asking questions. Exam questions are similar to WebAssign difficulty, but multiple choice is often harder than free response. Easy high grade!

If you have to take a Physics course at Oakland, Professor Raman is your BEST option. The homework/exams weren't easy, but manageable. She curves exam averages up to 70-75%. I didn't realize how good I had it with her as a Professor until I took PHY 1020 with someone else, as who I have now is comfortable with 53% exam averages with minimal curves

Good professor with clear lectures and gives good example problems during class. Homework is straightforward and exams are fair. She will listen to her students and accommodate when reasonable.

Overall good professor. Exams were not too difficult. Exams are only 45% of the grade which is awesome for a science class. She speeds through powerpoint's and isn't really accessible outside of class, but other than that she's pretty good.

It was a challenging course. Practice the problems from the textbook, it will help a lot for exams.

Dr. Raman was awesome! She was very understanding that this was an introductory class and made several accommodations for her students. Physics is not my strong suit, but I did extremely well in this class. I would highly recommend her!

This class is not that hard, just follow along examples she does in class. However, she sometimes does not prepare us well enough with enough practice questions for the exam. Right down everything you may need for the exam on the cheat sheet. She curves the exam a lot if the class average is below 75% and exams have tons of bonus questions.

This professor was really good!! The exams are not bad at all, she curves the class if the average is under 70% and she is willing to give points back if you explain what you did wrong. She offers a lot of extra credit questions on exams so you have a lot of room to make a mistake. I would take her again.

I love Dr. Raman. I was actually entertained during lecture and she was pretty funny. Exams are less than half your grade, and she offers extra credit quizzes, and curves when the average is low. If you have a good math background and do the homework, you should do great.

Very good professor. Definitely take for PHY 1010.

She's a very nice professor but I always felt lost in her lectures, so after each class I ended up going to the TA. Professor Raman is definitely a good choice if you are planning to take Physics 1010, but just be ready to practice a lot if it is your first time learning physics. I ended up having to.

I loved Raman. Cengage homework is more difficult than exam content, so if you can understand homework content then you will be fine. Non-cumulative final and final exam is the week before finals week which are both a major plus! Attendance isn't mandatory but you need to be in class to succeed as the lecture slides are not informative enough.

Dr.Raman is a great professor. She does give lots of practice problems and does a whole exam review the day before the exam. Exams are curved up to 70% and she gives a 3% EC quiz VIA the TA. Don't listen to some of these reviews if you practice the content, you will be just fine for this class.