I was not sure I was gonna do well, but Prof.Arif is very helpful and HE wants you to PASS and he helped me, even after class and helped me reach my goal in math! Just be in class and do your work. He is really is a great Professor!

Professor Arif is really helpful. He made class fun and interesting and his tests come straight from the study guides.

A very helpful professor who made himself available outside of class many times. He really wants you to learn. You must study though, and try to follow the guidelines on his syllabus.

Professor Arif is extremely helpful. He wants to you succeed in his course. However, you have to study. He does not hand you an A in his class. Study your notes, quizzes, and homework and you will have no problem getting an A in his course. If you don't study, you will not do well.

This class is not an easy to comprehend (not for people that have trouble at math). But he is not strict with deadlines on paperwork, and the exams are derived from the homework and quizzes. His accent takes a bit to get used to, but he will help out the whole way if you need it.

Professor Arif is very fair and extremely helpful. He wants his students to pass. the class is not a no brainer, you need to study, but if you are interested in physics it is fun.

This professor is very knowledgeable on the subjects discussed. He speaks rather fast so make sure you ask questions if you did not understand what he has said and he will bring clarity to your question. Make sure you know math before taking this class, and read every question in the Tests very carefully. Fair grader. Make sure you show effort. A+

HE IS VERY HELPFUL TEACHER IF YOU ARE WILLING TO PUT SOME EFFORT. HIS QUIZZES ARE FROM PPT AND TEST FROM QUIZZES AND STUDY GUIDE.TRY NOT TO SKIP THE CLASS.

Awesome proffesor, PHY class is hard, but if he sees you try hard he will give you a passing grade. Just study and study EVERYTHING!

Professor Arif did a very good job of teaching Physics! At first his accent made it hard to understand him but I adapted as the course went on. His organization of the lectures was very well done. He answered any questions that students had and was very helpful. If you put in effort, do the homework and participate you will do well in his class.

Prof was very helpful and very knowledgeable on the topics he talked about He was available during his office hr to help. Study the homework, quizzes and PPT problem for the test, you will get a good grade and make sure study. he is very fair and want all his students to pass and get a good grade. if you are having any prb just talk to him. G Luck

Professor is very helfful.If you study your homework and assigned problems, you will do well in the class. His class schedule is wonderful and final is not accumulative.

Very knowledgeable, very helpful. Fair warning, the pre-req is english but there is a lot of math. Study, do homework/lab and you will do well. Teacher is willing to work with you on any issues you have, any questions,etc. He is approachable as a teacher and can take a joke.

Professor Arif is very fair in grading and has a wide range of communication outside of the class in order to help students. If you attend class and submit your work on time there is no reason you cannot pass this course. He is very friendly and tries hard to make sure you learn something. He speaks very fast, but will reiterate topics as needed.

very knowledgeable. He is always willing to help with open hand. study the homework and quizzes, you should be fine.

Dr. Mohammad Arif is very dedicated to his job. he is always willing to go over quizes and exams.if you make sure you understand the problems he solves in class plus the homework, you are sure of getting an "A".he is very,very,helpful

Physics is a demanding class with a heavy work/study load. Professor Arif wants students to learn and understand, and is very helpful if you have questions. He can sometimes speak very fast and go over something so quick you might not have time to understand. Requires a lot of studying at home. Book is NOT necessary, slides are online. I got an A.

Physics is a very hard class no matter what. Prof Arif wants his to students to learn. He's always available to help you outside of class. He really like to grade on effort. I got a B when i really deserved a D based on my grades. If you make an effort in the class he will give you a good grade.

Very nice, happy, and easy. Has a language (accent) barrier that can be troublesome to few people. Will try best to explain concept and provide outside-class help. Easy to pass and work with

Professor Arif is one of the best physics professors of nvcc. He is an awesome guy, he has good knowledge over the subject, explains clearly has little bit accent "Basically", but overall you learn a lot from his class, textbook is not requird, just study powerpoint slides easy to score 95% becz all exams has extra 25 questns, overall easy class!!

Physics has never been strong suit. When it's req'd, Dr. Arif made the Subj. interesting to study. He focused on concepts. Just follow his instr, do practice & participate in class. helpful. Accessible, good comm. He wants students to success/learn as much as poss. Don't give up, do your best - will not be disappointed. Lucky to take it w/ him.

Dr. Arif made subject 'Physics' poss. to understand & keep it interested. Focused on fundamental concepts, really cares students to learn & succeed as much as poss. NO PROBLEM w/ accents, good communication, effective teaching & accessible to any questions. If trouble with Phy, he is THE ONE to take with. Wish more teachers like him-just wonderful!

This is a very dedicated and helpful professor. I would not take this course without a strong background of Algebra II! Easiness 2,He will help you with anything without any hesitation. Clarity, He has an accent but he will explain over and over until you can understand. I will be retaking this class with this professor.

nice guy, give extra point but hard (because i am not good at physics). he make class easier. work hard and will get a. take him

The instructor knows the material very well. He will go over it until he believes that the class understands it. I had a hard time in the class because I did not have any algebra classes in the past. He needs to plug in some numbers on the formula so you can study it at home. All of the test and quizzes was from homework and powerpoints.

He is helpful and will go over things until you understand it. Attend his office hours if you stuggle. The material is difficult and is heavily based on math so have a strong background in algebra. He can talk very fast and does have an accent so ask for him to repeat. The book is not neccesary. Everything is on BB except your grade which sucks

Dr. Arif is the kind of professor who teaches because that is what he loves to do. This makes him very open to questions and willing to offer his assistance. He pushes his students but is there to help them when they need it. At times, he can be difficult to understand because of his accent but overall he is a fantastic teacher.

Very nice guy, tries hard with his jokes but they always get some laughs. His examples are a bit in depth sometimes but overall is very helpful in understanding the material. 10/10 would let profess again.

The quizes and exam are closed to in class example, if you pay attention and understand the material, you would get an A. Professor Arif is a nice guy, he might give you take home quiz and one extra credit assignment if the class is well behave!

He talks very fast in class, due to a lot of materials are needed to cover over the semester! Pay attention on the "prove" problems, they appeared in quizzes and exams a lot. And quizzes and exams are kinda base on hw, sometimes not, but the book is your best friend! Btw, he is very nice and patience, as long as you tried, he will give you credit!

This is a very difficult class. Professor Arif does speak fast, just let him know that you need him to slow down and he will. He is very helpful to those that seek help. If you are struggling, get help immediately instead of waiting until the last minute. Do well on the tests and you should get an "A" or a "B" in the class. Study the homework.

He is a really nice and good teacher and makes learning physics fun. He uses real life examples.No book required, powerpoint is enough and he will tell you that. The only problem is he sometimes talks fast but he will tell you to stop him at anytime if you do not understand something. If you want to really learn physics then I highly recommend him.

Professor Arif is excellent at teaching physics and wants students who are willing to spend a little time doing homework and reading before lectures. Yes he does speak fast but you can stop him anytime you don't understand a topic . And he'll go over them as many times till you get the concept. I got an A in his class and so can you. Just study.

Dr. Arif knows his material, he expects the best from each student and those that didn't take the class seriously got what they deserved. This is not high school, so people expected the teacher to take them by the hand. He is very helpful and his door is always open for those who need the extra help. If you follow the syllabus you should be fine.

You aren't going to find a professor as good as Dr.Arif for physics anywhere else! Physics is a HARD subject, but he goes through every example in the book and makes it more understandable.Some of the comments say he goes fast but he'll stop and ask us if we have any questions and slow down for us. He's super helpful and cares for his students.

Physics is a hard class. But Professor cares about his students. Each week we have a quiz but when the class tells him we're not ready he'll postpone it. There are three tests and 70% of it comes from the HW. He also offers an extra credit project to get 10 points added to your lowest test. He also curves if your grade is close to a A/B/C. Take him

He is a great friendly professor. Can ask him any question or stop him anytime. Very easy going. Will take him for PHY 201. Very easy grader. Feels for his students. Helps everyone. Flexible office hours. Take his class. He guides his students all the way.

He is absolutely the best professor for Physics. Mind you, physics is hard if you don't have the proper math skills. Do yourself a favor and take Math 163 before you take any Physics class. Do that and this Professor will bring the best out of you. He even curves grades, if he sees the student trying hard. He can make Physics class fun even at 9am.

Awesome professor. Really just wants his students to learn and do well so he will help you in anyway he can. Those who say the exams are super hard clearly didn't even study. Almost all of the questions come from either the homeworks or the textbook so as long as you understand those you can easily get an A. I'd take him again and again if I could!

Wonderful professor. He spends time and make sure that everyone understands the subject.I highly recommend Dr Arif. Summer class is really going fast so I could not get good grade. My major is computer science but physic is not my subject... anyway I am satisfy.

Professor Arif isn't a bad teacher and he's very passionate about what he teaches. That being said, this class is far from easy. He really tries to get you to understand but its so much in a short amount of time. If you take this class, be prepared to study HARD. I didn't get a good grade cos I didnt study enough so it's not all his fault.

Dr. Arif lecture notes and lab notes were well organized and easy to understand. Also, Dr. Arif was very knowledgeable in the subject matter of physics. I would recommend Dr. Arif's physics class to anyone wanting to learn physics thoroughly.

I would recommend him. The good: He is very helpful and willing to answer questions and help if he can. He wants you to succeed. I liked that I did not have to buy a book-- lecture notes and lab manual were all uploaded for all students to use. The bad: Physics is hard-- therefore the class is hard. He speaks very fast and has a thick accent.

Professor Arif is very nice. He understands that Physics is a tough subject and asks his students to practice and ask him any question anytime. This shows that he knows what he is teaching. He is a great teacher and extremely helpful. You can bother him anytime and has wonderful office hours.

People might say bad stuffs about him but he is an amazing prof. I did not like phys before but I did really well in his class . you need to put effort and he goes beyond to help the entire class. if you work hard he is the best prof for phys. will be taking phys 202 with him. he is awesome.

This is a wondetful and dedicated professor. If you ask for help, you will recieve it! No mind reading; really ask! This is a Physics class, study and brush up on math and you will do fine! Do nothing or miss lectures and you will struggle! Talks fast; will slow down if asked. He is dedicated to help you achieve and understand! Put in your effort!

This is a wonderful and dedicated professor. If you ask for help, you will receive it! No mind reading; really ask! This is a Physics class, study and brush up on math and you will do fine! Do nothing or miss lectures and you will struggle! Talks fast, will slow down if asked. He is dedicated to help you succeed and understand! Put in your effort!

He is simply amazing and has a nice approachable personality. First of all he wants you to succeed and understand the most fundamental basics of physics. He speaks very fast but will always pause for his students to ask questions. Please take him if you won't regret it. Do your homework, they're same as quizzes and test. Labs they are fun.

Physics is a hard but Dr. Arif makes it easy by explaining several examples. Sometimes he will challenge you and want you to learn. He is extremely helpful. If you go over the HW and class problem several times surely you will get a good grade. Exam problems are from HW and class lectures. I highly recommend him if you want to learn Physics.

Dr. Arif is a quality university lever professor, therefor he expects that from his students. Physics is a very tough subject so expect to STUDY A LOT!! He is very helpful and really wants ALL his students to pass the course. If you ask for help he will do his best to make sure you understand. During lectures do not be afraid to ask questions!

Physics itself is a very hard subject so be prepared for it. Dr. Arif is very helpful and will go over as many times as possible to clarify the concept. Do use his office hours to clarify doubts to get good grades. I find him best professor for Physics and would not have aced it if it was not his class.

Physics is terribly hard in general, so expect to study A LOT (unless you are good at physics). Always ask as many questions as you can for your benefit. Dr. Arif is good with answering questions. His grading is very lenient, if not, fair. Don't give up (because you'll def want to), and you'll most likely get a B! Also, study the HW for his tests!

I am so grateful for this professor! He truly cares about each student. He is available all the time, prompt with emails, and explains things in a way that can make sense to you. The tests are tough, but they are very similar to the homeworks and quizzes. My textbook never arrived in the mail & I still passed, but those who used it got A's & B's.

He is the best physics professor. take him!

Physics is a hard subject. Dr. Arif will do everything he can to help you out, however you must be willing to do the work.

I took Dr. Arif's 6 week summer class, and passed with an A. He does everything he can to help you. His tests aren't hard. If you do the homework and the textbook examples, you'll pass with an easy A. He is always there for you and gives plenty of extra credit to make you score well. He is also an easy grader. I would definitely recommend him!

Dr. Arif is an amazing professor. He will do everything to help you, but physics is not an easy subject, so make sure you work hard. With Dr. Arif's help and your dedication for the subject, you can definitely get an A. An easy grader, gives lot of extra redit, and most of the exam questions are from the homework and textbook examples.

He gives lot of extra credit and many chances to improve your grade. Tests are not many and are also from the homework questions. If you really want to learn physics and want to pass a hard physics class, take him. He is very willing to help students and is very approachable.

He's the best professor if you want to pass a hard physic class with a good understanding of physics. Take him!!!

Gives a lot of extra credit. He is always there to help and does his best to make you pass. Also curvrs grades if the class is not doing well. Take him!!

Professor Arif was a godsend as a professor. Though I had a very hard time grasping the concepts of the class he was always very willing to talk and assist. His presentations as well as his willingness to assist students in learning and his drive to improving our knowledge inspire me. Ultimately I feel that professor Arif has a lot to give.

This professor he cares about physics he will spend a lot of time talking about specific details. He gives a ton of extra credit do the presentation and do the lab those at a good percentage to your grade homework is the last critical piece the exams are similar to the homework. Go to class and really work out homework problems

Professor Arif was a great physics professor! I honestly believe that if you do horrible in this class, it is because you made no effort to try. Some of the concepts take a little while to get, but if you're willing to ask him for help, he is willing to give it. His review guides are essential for doing well on the exams. Overall he's awesome!

I actually liked him. Is he easy?? Heck no. But this is college the work prepares you for a university level and its no easy A, but he will definitely work with you. Get with people who will work hard as well because it will push u and don't be afraid to ask him questions!! He is a cool guy!! Try hard and u will do well!! Also know if basic math.

Over all a good professor. He is forgiving when it comes to grading. Don't worry you will get used to his accent. Very willing to help. The book is helpful since sometimes homework problems come straight out of the chapters. MUST KNOW MATH. Only complaint is sometimes he wouldn't hand back homework and quizzes on time to study from before the exam.

Hes a good professor sometimes talks alittle fast but there is no reason not to pass the class just do the labs and the homework. I struggled with the quizzes and the tests I spent a several hours studying for, but he is there to help. Accent you will get used to.

Try hard, he will work with you. Awesome person. Talks fast yeah and he has a tiny accent but you get used to it and he will meet you half way. I think he is a university level professor, its not highschool part 2 so expect difficult work that causes you to think

Great physics professor. It is possible for you to earn an A as long as you practice those problems, know your vocabulary, and do as much extra credit as you can. The end of the semester feels like I'm in a coma now!!! But at least I would like to have him again for PHY 202 because he has taught a great physics course.

As a GMU graduate, I retook this class for a better grade. Prof does all he can do help the students. He bumped me up from an 88 to a 90, not a lot of prof do that. He practically gives your the test q's beforehand because they come out of the book, the ppt, or the homework. There is an abundance of extra credit opportunity. I highly recommend him!

Professor Arif cares about his students and wants to see them succeed. Don't expect for him to just give you the grade, you have to work for it and study hard to earn it. He is super helpful and encourages you to stop him at any time and ask him questions. This was by far one of the hardest courses I have taken, but it was the most rewarding!

Professor Arif is a fair grader. He gives 20 extra bonus points on tests. His lectures can be hard to follow at times. If you need extra help he is willing to offer students aid during his office hours. His power points and review sheets are a great tool to use when studying for his exams. As long at you show that you're trying you'll pass!

It is easy to pass the class as long as you do your work. Homework and quizzes are similar to exams. You have extra credit question for every exams and it is not hard if you prepare well. Professor is very nice and very patient to explain every questions you have. He gives a lot of extra credits. Labs are super easy as well.

Dr. Arif is a great teacher. You must attend his classes to have the necessary information to complete assignments and pass quizzes/test. If you need help, utilize his office hours. Warning: class pace is very fast prior physics knowledge is essential - which I lacked , but Dr. Arif saw my efforts and was kind enough to allow extra credit.

I took Professor Arif's PHY 201 class, 6 week summer session, as a dual-enrollment student with no physics background whatsoever. He is a very honest grader and really cares about his students. He genuinely wants everyone to do well. His exam questions come from homework and examples worked on in class. You have to work hard, obviously!

Professor Arif was an amazing professor this semester. It was his first semester teaching 231 so he can only get better from here. We had 3 tests which had a possible 120 points out of 100 rewarded. Weekly homework and weekly quizzes. All problems on HW are similar to test problems. 10/10 would take again.

Professor Arif is an amazing teacher. If you are a passionate student who wants to do well then you should do well in this class. Homework, Quizzes and Tests all had similar questions. Lowest quiz and homework grades were dropped and the tests had 20% worth of extra credit to offer each. In my opinion the best physics professor at NOVA.

Professor Arif is a great professor. He works with his students and helps them to understand the topic. Offers extra credit on every exam, and takes out lowest quiz grade. Helps the student focus on learning, and keep grades to the side. Also he is very lenient with his grading and gives partial credit on the exams.

He is a great teacher and understands the struggle for a full time worker to go to school. His due dates are flexible if you have a real reason on why you did not finish. He will help you if you try. Overall, he is one of the best teachers at NOVA. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to learn and have a good experience doing it.

He is an excellent teacher and demands that you actually learn and understand the material. His due dates for coursework are flexible and he offers an enormous amount of extra credit. Most of the extra credit is built into the exams so in order to get it, you must know the material. Expect to work but also expect to understand the concepts.

Dr. Arif is a great person. He really cares about his students. Gives lots of extra credit opportunities. Tests are based on what he teaches in the class.

Dr. Arif is an overall great professor. He understands the struggle of working and going to school. He also takes late work as long as you have a valid reason. My only warning is that his handwriting can get very messy, and he has an accent. Once you get used to these two things, you will do fine. He welcomes questions and is an overall nice guy.

Mohammad Arif is a dedicated teacher who pushes his students to work hard in class. He does not give easy A's; instead he makes sure that students learn. He gives talks about the importance of learning a bit too often, every third class or so. The homework is short and mostly discussed in class; it's an opportunity to solidify learning.

Dr. Arif is a amazing professor. I took his PHY 231 this semester. He gave us many extra credits. He cares his student, if his student has question while he is teaching, he will answer the question immediately. His exam are base on all the homework, and he already taught on the class. Choose him! This is the right choice!

PHY 231 is a very tough course, but the professor is able to teach this course in a way that makes everyone understands. To do well in exams, you need to understand the concepts and the covered problems. There are formula sheets that can be used at quizzes and exams. Also, the professor curves the grade for each exam and for the overall grade.

Professor Arif is a great and caring professor. He cares for his students and he creates an environment for them to succeed in the class. Overall, physics is very challenging subject, but he tried his best to provide a deep comprehension of the material. I highly recommend attending every class, paying attention and completing the assignments.

The course is tough subject matter and the professor talks really fast with a semi heavy accent so you have to actively listen to understand what he's talking about. He's willing to work with you but is inpatient when trying to walk you through a problem. Overall, very knowledgeable.

Professor Arif really cares about all his students and will do everything he can to help you pass. A few test questions are always pulled straight from the homework or are solved during the lecture, and plenty of extra credit is given. Physics is a pretty tough subject no matter what so it'll never be an easy A.

Lectures are well explained with examples that will help you.

took his class over the summer, didnt pass. took it again over the fall, passed. very good professor and he makes sure you understand stuff. ALL WAYS ASK HIM QUESTION AT ANYTIME!

Best teacher, cares about students, gives extra credits, ask questions as many you want, always ready to help you even after the class. Total of 7 tests in which, he drops the 2 bad.

Best Physics Professor. Easy A, provided you do go over the homework examples.

Took UNIVERSITY PHYSICS 2 with him. Its a tough class but if you work hard he is more than willing to work with you. You must be good with math to pass class, this is a calculus based physics course. The material covered is not easy. Do not expect an easy A, although it will come if you work hard. I highly recommend this professor. He is caring.

Profeesor Arif cares about his student. He is doing everything to help you pass the class. 7 exams drops 2. every exam is 100 points + 10 extra credit. and the homework is another 5 extra credit. A lot of extra credit to help you get an A. But you have to show your effort. If you expect sit there do nothing and get an A, dont take his class.

Gives alot of extra credit and rounds your grade up if you are close to a higher letter grade. But this is no easy class. You cant finesse your way through it. After studying like a madman I ended up with a B. Physics is no easy subject but if you work really hard you can get a good grade.

I took professor Arif over summer 2018 as 11th high school student just looking to get ahead in school over my peers and i ended up loving physics. Dr. Arif explains everything well and overall really cares about your learning. This class is not an easy A but if you work hard Dr. Arif will really help you succeed. I definitely recommend him.

One of the hardest classes I've taken at NOVA. Professor Arif is a great man, admirable and he'll work with you but put in the effort. I recommend: Studying 5 hours 4 days in advance of his tests min with textbook & you might get a C. Finish labs on the same day they're assigned and don't sleep if you wanna be successful. Still one of the best

Prof Arif is a really nice and understanding professor, Physics is not easy in life so its definitely not going to be an easy A like that because you have to study, but I will say this he is ready to give you that good grade, you just have to show him that you deserve that good grade.

Dr. Arif is such a good professor. You cannot find a professor as good as he is. He is very caring for everyone in the class. Wants everyone to pass and learn the topics. yes this course is hard and get ready to study. This guy makes it so easy to get A. He is available outside class easily so do stop by his office for inspiration.

Very knowledgeable. Be ready to work hard. 10 extra credit each test. (5 tests overall)

Physic is tough. And he's trying to make it easier for his students. He goes through all the problems in the textbook which he give us again in the tests. If you go to classes, take notes, do the homework, you'll be fine. each test has 10 pt extra, 110/100. there're 5 tests, drop 1 lowest. you also get 5 extra points if you do the homework

He is one of the best physics professors in Northern Virginia Community College. This course is an easy A for those who follows his lectures carefully. He also records every single of his classes and makes them available online before every quiz, so you don't have to worry about in case you miss any of his classes.

This class is not easy. You will fail if you do not study outside of class. Professor Arif is a great guy but I believe his job his rough because he has to cover a lot of chapters in a little span of time while still including labs. Professor really cares for the student to learn rather than the grade. He adds extra points to test.

Great professor! He wants his students to pass. He offers help and clarification whenever we got stuck. Be sure to ask him questions! This is a hard class, but you should do well as long as you dedicate the time to study in-class notes and HW problems. Learning the concepts is key to understanding the material. Learned a lot from this class.

Professor Arif was an amazing Physics professor. This was my first time taking physics and physics is not an easy A or an easy class at all. If you are just looking to get an easy A and not do any work then I suggest you not take physics. He made the class bearable and is willing to go the extra mile to help his students succeed.

Very knowledgeable professor and very dedicated to helping you pass, but you'll have to work for it. Be sure to practice the homework questions and review the videos since they'll help you do better in the class, plus the tests/quizzes are similar in format. The material isn't easy, and there's a lot of it, but he's very available if you need help.

Professor Arif is really good at making sure we understand the material. I admit that he might be too fast sometimes but you are always welcomed to ask and he is very easy to reach outside. People say he gives too much HW but it does not mean u have to do all of it, what matters are your efforts. The labs are fun and does not require alot of work.

I've taken PHY231 and 232 with Prof. Arif and both classes have been amazing. He truly cares about students learning and shows a great passion for it. He facilitated a slew of resources to help me succeed: He's always available for office hours, has online lecture videos from the past two semesters, and he always goes over problems in the exams.

Please note that the majority of the bad reviews are for his 201 course. A friend took that, said it was hard because 201 is algebra based. I had him for 6 week calc based 232. Really genuine guy, cares about students, lenient grader, always has office hours, responds to email quick. Don't miss lecture, has a lot to cover. Easy labs, challenging HW

For me, he is a great professor. He is fair with grading everything. He really cares about his students! He tries his best to help them as much as he could. I wouldve taken him again for PHY 232 if I didnt run out of slots.

Dr. Mohammad is an excellent professor. I take his PHY231. There is one assignment after every chapter, four tests, and six quizzes in total. He grades leniently and will drop the lowest score. If your grade is above 90%, you can skip the final exam. If you want to learn something, please don't hesitate to choose him, then try your best to learn.

Professor Arif showed every class that he cared about his students, and he put an immense amount of effort into lectures and class preparation. In arguably the toughest period for students and teachers, he always made it a point to show that he was willing to be there for his students and graded them very very fairly. I would recommend him as prof!

Dr. Mohammad is an excellent professor. I'm glad I chose his physics course and could learn from him for two semesters. He really takes his classes seriously, cares about his students, and checks our study process. He also grades leniently and gives us extra credits if we work hard on our homework. I strongly and honestly recommend him!

This professor is willing to help students with problems that they are facing even outside of class. He responds to emails fairly quick and is always prepared for the questions that students have for him. Paying attention during lectures and watching lecture videos are cruical when learning a topic. He also rounds your final grade. Very kind man.

I took professor Arif for the 6 week PHYS231 course. He would lecture daily, asking questions and making sure students would have a clear understanding of topics. He would provide MULTIPLE options for extra content if needed. He was also very compassionate for his work and cared greatly for the students whom were taking his class.

Professor Arif cares about the success and well-being of his students even beyond the classroom, which is refreshing. The class is test-heavy but the emphasis is on effort rather than perfection, which is reflected in the lenient grading. Overall, Professor Arif is a good choice for this often difficult subject.

If you take care to pay attention during his lectures and do the homework, you'll pass the exams. He's a really good professor, his class is just difficult by design, but he does a good job of making you understand it, and as long as you put forth the effort in kind, you'll pass with flying colors.

A great professor with a solid foundation in Physics. He has high expectations of those who come into his class because he wants to prepare his students for the real world which is appreciated. He is always available to help and if you practice on your own, you will be fine. It is also good to practice the textbook problems as well.

This is an extremely hard class. This is nowhere near an easy pass. Watch his lecture videos. Go to office hours. And study like mad for the exams. Everyone in my class got a C or below except for me. About 3/4 the class failed. This is a weed out class so that is expected. He is the hero NOVA deserves, but not the one it needs right now.

I took this Professor last fall semester and it was honestly the best yet most difficult class of that semester. Homework is only 5% of your grade but it will be about 80% of the class. He teaches in a way that is to weed out the students who are just trying to get a free grade. He is very accessible and will help out in anyway he can

This course was difficult due to the material, but the professor does a great job teaching. He's very understanding of us, knowing that the course is tough. He'll round your grade if you prove yourself and is always willing to help. He also really knows his material. I would recommend taking Arif if you're wanting to really learn physics

I took PHY 231 over a 6-week period over the summer; it was difficult. Although, taking the class with Professor Arif made my experience much better than I think taking a 6-week PHY 231 class with another professor would have been. He is caring, passionate, and he cares about his students' success. Work hard, and you will do well.

Very good professor. Talks fast but is always willing to help. Wants students to learn and succeed. Exams are from what is covered. Practise problems and go to office hours if you need help. Gives extra credit and chances to improve grade.

I definitely recommend Dr. Arif. He teaches the complex material in an easily understandable way and is always very willing to help and answer any questions. He genuinely cares about his students' success. Solving various types of problems in class was extremely helpful for understanding the concepts and different approaches needed for the exams.

Caring professor. As long as you watch the lecture videos and do the homework, you will do great! There are a total of 4 exams and if you do well on the first three, you don't have to take the final. The professor is also a generous grader, so try your best.

I had him for both 241 and 242, I definitely suggest not getting behind at all! Plan to study about 8-10 hours a week as this class is one of the hardest that NOVA offers. I also recommend going to his office hours because he usually explains things better. His past semsters lecture recordings are posted in case you want to go back and review.

Tough course, but Professor Arif makes it manageable. Attend lectures, complete homework diligently, and leverage resources like Unstuck ai - it really helps with exam prep. Put in the work and you'll do well. Not an easy A, but a rewarding experience.

Exams are hard, but as long as you put in the hours, you will be fine. Ask questions, attend lectures, he will help you. Labs are straightforward.

This Professor was really good. The material of the class was very challenging but if you study and ask questions you should be fine. Take advantage of the office hours and practice the most challenging problems on the homework because that most accurately represents the difficulty level of the exam. He is very caring and wants you to succeed!

Tough class, but Professor Arif makes it extremely manageable. He explains everything well and will gladly answer any questions. Attend the lectures, do the homework, practice hard problems. Labs are straight forward, the exams are the hardest part of the class, fortunately he is a forgiving grader. Study hard, you won't regret taking his class!

Great professor who cares about students and wants them to learn.

Great teacher and great at explaining challenging concepts