I like this prof. He goes over the material for the class well. At times people don't understand and he trys to re present it diffently. He says that if you show up to class and participate, do the HW and take all tests you are going to get at least a "C". You can't beat that with other physics profs. His tests are a direct reflection of the HW.

Just pay attention to his lecture and slides, and the book sometimes helps too. Do the work because his tests greatly reflect them. Take his lab too! It's fun and easy! Projects are a easy (tho tendency to procrastinate is high). His class is easy AND educational. Have fun!

A difficult course that Mr. Okumoto provides good analogies and strategies to help tackle it down. He is also a very flexible and lenient grader. The best part of the class were the project competitions. They provide a fun hands-on learning perspective to the lecture material. For exams, study lectures and mini-drills, not the online homework.

This professor provides many powerful learning tools, for example he quizes on a chapter before the lecture, which insures that you have read it and created a foundation about a new topic and will have questions, then he goes over it in class. I found this very useful and retained a lot without studying hard.

Do not underestimate physics at Miramar!! I came in thinking it would be cake, but we did tons of work in this class. The good news is that I really feel like I learned a lot and O****oto made everything so interesting. Make sure you pass drills as they are the major portion of your grade!!! PS...he thinks death is amuzing. Disturbed.

He is pretty quarky but easy class. Pay attention in class and takes notes and you will do well. He lets you use notes for all tests and exams.

Much better teacher than Gina. Midterm/Final are only 15% of grade, so you could not even attend them and possibly get a B in the class. Tests are difficult but not too difficult, they are open note. Labs and "Levels Of Knowledge" (like quizes) are where your points come from. make sure to bring all your LOK's to the tests.

He has a really interesting method which I found very good and easy. Take his drills and attendance points seriously and you will be fine and take really good notes because you can use them on the tests.

He is AWESOME. You do not need the book for Astro 101, but you do for His lab 111. The homework is "extra credit" for the tests but it helps to understand the topic. He will stay after class & help you figure it out if you have questions. His additional assignments include making videos "commerical" & a dramatic scene related to astronomy topics.

he gives fairly little homework encouraging you to do your own studying if you need more help. wtih relative effort you'll get a B in his class but don't expect an A unless you willing to go all out

things didnt change much but definitely go all out the lv 3s because every lv 3 you earn is a grade SAVER. once again little hw, and pull out all the stops for an A

professor okumoto is the best!!! physics is a very hard subject but he makes it easy and takes his time to make sure you understand it.. he even makes sure you know how to use you calculator! he's nice and there's not that much work for the class. i have taken ALL of my physics classes with him and you should do the same ;]

Very easy teacher that sticks to teaching the main parts of the subject that matter. Doesn't make you learn the useless details. Show up to class, take notes,do well on the quizzes at the end of the day(which are faily easy and count as extra credit for the test), and you are guaranteed a B. An A takes a 6 page book report.

Plenty of fun times in all three terms. I don't know why people rate him as unorganized his lectures are online, he goes by powerpoint, and he gives problems that will tell you whether you should be doing anything physics related. Maybe it is people who can't handle the no workload he gives out. Thank you for everything Oku. Finally got the A

Overall a good teacher for a moderate subject. Class attendance is pretty much mandatory as there are daily quizes (Levels), with opportunities for retakes. Course material is broken down into small logical pieces so students aren't overwhelmed. The labs are pretty straight foward and are interactive to reinforce lecture. Definately recommended.

I really enjoyed learning about physics from Professor Okumoto, he is really interested in making the material easy to understand. If you do not understand something, you must stop and ask questions, otherwise you will just be lost. I would definitely take him again.

I am surprise how low his rating is. He explains everything well. He cares about his students. He is kind and always ready to help. He made physics an interesting subject. Seriously if u do not do well on physics with prof. Okumoto, u need to change your major, because he was really a good prof. I highly recommend him to every one.

Amazing professor. His test setup is the easiest thing ever. Basically, if you do well on the in class tests you don't have to take them for the final exam. As cliche' as this sounds, attend his lectures and listen in class and you'll do fine. Easiest physics class I've ever taken.

Getting an A in this class is absurdly easy. Rather than give exams, he gives a question at the end of each lecture that you answer. If you don't get that then you have a second chance later in the semester. Unfortunately, he can move kind of fast and he makes students basically compete for participation credit. So, answer as many ?'s AS POSSIBLE.

A lot of students don't like he's way of teaching because he expect students to actually DO something. Most students just want easy, on those students will not pass and will not likely be ready in real life. Really, just read the chapter every week, no need to fully understand the chapter, then go to the class. Do quiz, if failed can always retake

He has a good teaching system but goes way to fast. He breaks down a problem in its simplest form & progressively makes them harder. Everything he tests on, he has shown in class. He stresses understanding principles and critical thinking not memorization of a problem. Only problem is he makes students feel stupid when they get a problem wrong.

Professor Okumoto has a very unique teaching method that I really like. Physics is a hard subject, especially Physics 195. There are so much materials to cover, so don't expect it to be a slow and easy class. I was a shy student, but his participation system really got me out of my shell. That was his intention, to make you a better student.

Professor Okumoto's nice and passionate about Physics. I learned so much about troubleshooting through his projects. I'm not going into engineering, but gained good skills in class. Just attend class, take good notes and spend quality time in the lab! You won't have to spend much time at home later on. Overall he's a good Physics teacher.

Okumoto forces you to learn vs. teaching you. He's like, "Read Chap 10." Next class you're drilled on chap. 10. But you get several extra credit opportunities. He wants people to pass with an A. He wants you to earn it though. Hit his office hours and get he philosophy on teaching. He'll give you important tips on what to study in advance.

Okumoto makes you do stuff like research and competitions for extra credit. That's awesome. People want good grades but don't want to read the book. He's a real college professor. He gives you levels to make sure you have the aptitude to solve complex problems. He puts lots of emphasis on knowing concepts, he doesn't really care about the numbers.

At first I was so confusing about his teaching style, but after you following his system, you will get it. His lab is so fun, I love his Lab. He is a easy teacher. Overall, I will 100% take him again for my physic 196.

His class is challenging, in that his style is different. He's passionate about Physics, and he's very much supportive of students who also enjoy Physics. I came out of this class feeling satisfied I had learned a lot about Physics and how to be a better student. If you keep on top of your work and the class, not hard, you won't have any problems.

Good dude

He is TOUGH & hard to understand sometimes, but there is so much material to cover in this class, his method of teaching is very efficient and straight forward. You have a level (basically a quiz) at the end of every lecture about the lecture with open notes/calculators & if you answer correctly you don't have to answer that question on the exam.

Great professor! His lectures are efficient although fast, teaches you the essential concepts, relates physics well to real world examples. Not an easy A, you'll have work for it. Provides some opportunity for competition and creativity in lab. In-class "level I/II/III" quizzes at the end of most classes. Emphasis on main concepts and solving.

His lectures are great. At the end of each lecture there is a 1 question test to see if you were paying attention. Homework is open ended. Guidelines for projects are not thoroughly explained or enforced. He is available during office hours. Condescending? yes. Understand that's his attitude and don't take it personal. Students are too sensitive.

I know Professor Okumoto does not have a good rep. And honestly, as far as science goes I learned more from other Physics professors I took. I took PHYS 197 with him. His class is not math heavy, and he makes the concepts easier than they are. But he teaches an irreplaceable for an engineer skill of problem solving through projects and labs.

Good teacher and an easy grader. Doesnt keep droning on about one topic as much as your other options. I got credit for many wrong answers for understanding the gerneral concept. Hes not very nice if you fall too far behind though.

He is mostly fair and not too difficult. He often gives credit if you understand the concept but get the wrong answer. He CAN be very condescending, but just don't ask dumb questions. Lectures are ok. His class is mostly "practice makes" perfect learning. Little HW. That other review saying only one student gets 5% is false - it's 5% extra credit.

Just finished taking prof. Okumoto's 195 class and honestly it was one of my most interesting and engaging lecture class. If you're a student who wants to do well, interact with the class, answer questions, provide insight, sit up front and talk with prof. Okumoto. Keep track of your own grades and HW is super easy too. He's a chill dude.

Labs: If u just DO IT u get full credit HW: If u just TRY IT u get full credit (There are only 5 HWs) Quiz: Every day after he lectures, not too bad. Pay attention in class as that is what the quiz will be on that day. If u pass the quiz u wont have to retake it on the exam. There are 4 exams and u only get tested on what u didnt get on the quizzes

Professor Okomoto is a well respected professor. Just read the book and show up for lecture. Do your part as a studious student and you shall get an A. Lab is so chill...I would take his class again any day. One of the best professors at Miramar.

A very nice Japanese man with huge personality that want his students learn and pass . Just study his PowerPoint before exams and you will be fine.

Just do it . He is the nicest person in the whole word. An easy A with little effort

If you really want to learn physics then take someone else. Pretty much anyone could teach better. If you want to just pass physics then take it with him and he will be the best professor for you. Passing his class is the easiest thing to do. Getting an A might be just a bit hard. Almost impossible to get below a C unless you don't show up at all.

Mr. Okomuto is very misunderstood. He tries his best to teach students a very hard subject. If you show up to class every day AND pay attention you will pass with an A. Some of the quizzes are on chegg and most of the homework is on chegg as well. Good luck, be sure to ask him questions and go to his office hours. Even if he sounds condescending.

Okumoto is a great professor. You get quizzes at the end of each lecture which are easy to pass given that you have paid attention to lecture and you pass the quiz, you don't have to do that question on the final/exam. But you do have to compete with others to get the full 8% for participation. He's willing to help you out too if you ask questions.

I don't understand these past reviews about Professor Okumoto. Especially about his condescending attitude. Just be kind and be respectful to him, and he will help you with physics. He does expect you to know some calculus, especially integration. But his class was straightforward and I went to every single of his office hours and I got an A.

Professor Sadayoshi Okumoto is very good teacher. The way he teaches the class is visualization teaching. He uses a lot of power point, and he focus on free-body-diagram, but not on algebra calculation. I like his Lab class, he is really helpful in lab. Always read his lecture PowerPoint note before class, he always has quiz the end of the class.

Professor Okumoto is super easy. easy on homework, lecture assignment, and lab assignments. as long as you turn in lecture assignment, homework, or lab assignments, he will give you full credit. It is really an easy A. He is really kind and supportive during covid-19. I thank God for someone like professor Okumoto.

Professor Okumoto is the best and easiest professor I ever seen. there are a lot of homework, lecture assignments, lab assignments in this class. But he is every easy on grading. That really helps a lot during this Covid-19. It is an EASY A. TAKE HIM. I wish he would teach Phy196 or Phy197 too.

Very easy going professor with clear grading criteria. Attend each class meeting, all homework, and complete the labs for the best possible grade. Please make sure you pay attention as physics builds upon itself and the knowledge will be needed in 126. A passing grade is very doable in this class.

This class has the same degree of difficulty as a high school physics class. There are quizzes at the end of the class that can go toward your test grade so if you get it wrong you can try again on the test. There are only 4 hw assignments and I got well over an A with only doing 3 of them. Participation is basically extra credit.

Good lectures. He gives about a month to do a simple homework assignment. Fun labs. You don't need to be amazing at calc in this class, if you do well on the practice exams, you can get out of taking the exams and finals. Physics can be difficult to understand, but as long as you sit next to someone pretty smart and helpful, you'll be fine.

If you show up to the class, you will get an A. But you MUST show up everyday. Even though the class is an easy A, if you care about physics, you will learn a lot since the professor is a great lecturer. I was worried that the class was too easy but I was still able to recall and tutor other people after passing.

I took Professor Okumoto's class in the Spring. Pretty easy class if you show up to class for lectures, participate and ask questions. Quizzes and exams are easy as you'll have a chance to do a make-up test. Plenty of opportunities to boost your grades. Labs are generally fun with a couple of do-at-home experiments.

He has a really wack grading system, which takes a while to understand, but it actually makes the class much easier. There are total of 4 HW assignments, and most of the class is dependant on participation (showing up), asking questions+doing extra credit, and managing to pass/complete all of the in-class questions, assignments, and labs.

One of the best professors, very knowledgeable.196 wasn't easy, especially the quizzes. No collaboration allowed. U can earn extra credit by doing homework in advance. But it takes a while to figure out how to do it. There is no free credit for this course. You would love class as a visual or kinesthetic learner.

Coming from a student who has taken this class and will take his class in the future. I do recommend him very highly, and I ain't talking out of my ass. If you are pursuing medicine and want a deep understanding of physics, I highly recommend you take him. Don't listen to the other comments; they're just from lazy students...

this teacher is very good

good (=^_^=)

Take this class for an easy A. He assigns post-lecture exams due in class, but if you pay attention and take notes, they're similar to examples. If you pass every post-lecture, you get to skip the tests. Labs are fun but can sometimes be time consuming. He is also a generous grader, but only if you pay attention. Participation is also important.

Professor Okumoto's class is a great option if you're looking for an engaging, participatory learning experience. While exams can be tough, the easy homework, labs, and opportunities to boost your grade make it manageable. Unstuckstudy's practice questions were super helpful for exam prep.

Class is fairly easy to get an A if you work hard and honest, don't have to be a math whiz. Show up to class, pay attention to lecture, and participate for extra cred = good grade, and might allow you to skip the exam. Lectures were a little bit lackluster to be honest but they they had the main info you're required to know for future classes

Honestly, the class has been very manageable for the majority of the semester and I like the material we've learned. You've gotta show up for every class though otherwise you miss the levels so attendance is pretty much mandatory. If you have to do the retakes reexamine the problem and look at his slides and you'll be fine. Class was okay honestly

Plenty of opportunities to get a good grade, difficult class no matter who you take