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84%
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57%
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Reviews (86)
This professor is absolutely terrible. When he gives lectures, his notes are all over the board, and half his time spent "lecturing" is him staring at the board figuring out what he just wrote. He is highly unorganized in his teaching, and gives tons of webassign homework without much help. I absolutely reccomend avoiding him if possible.
Dr. Tangirala is a good guy. He's actually helpful and has been so since this semester started. There are many students who dont understand his method of teaching. i would say he actually ties up most loose ends when it comes to solving problems on the board. sometimes we wish he wouldn challenge us so much and show us how to work through problems.
Dr. Tangirala is not that bad. He tries hard to get his students to learn the material. Also tries to challenge his students. He is very fair and understanding. Since he is new, he is probably still trying to find the best way to work for his students and himself. If you study well and try your best, there is no way you cant get an A
Dr. Tangirala is one cool cat! His teaching methods aren't too shabby, and you can tell that he likes to adjust things to make sure that everyone in the class is on board. He is EXTREMELY approachable, so never be afraid to ask him questions about anything. An "A" is most certainly attainable if you work to understand everything assigned.:-D
I am required to take ISCI 2002, an integrated PHYSICAL SCIENCE class. On the first day of class with Dr. Tangirala, he told us he would be teaching physics as that was "what he knows best." NOT!! I did not sign up for a physics class. LOTS of classwork, math problems, lab work, and homework! Tests are very difficult!! Nice guy but tough class!!
I would not recommend taking this class. He is very scattered when teaching the subject frequently making mistakes, very confusing. Web assign is mandatory and expensive. Quizzes before he teaches and the book is awful. Better off googling everything. He takes forever to grade assignments and you have to take pictures of problems 2 drop them online
Nice guy, but is very difficult to keep up with his level of teaching. Gives a TON of busy work and assignments due every week, but does not post grades at all. He only posts grades at midterm, and after finals. He is very scattered, and has high expectations.
This was supposed to be a Science class to teach teachers how to teach science and instead it was a College level Physics class. Very difficult homework & test. Didn't learn much at all. Nothing was broken down to our level & forget about the students that we are supposed to teach. Lets you turn in hw late... only plus.
This was my second year taking physics, so I did not find it to be terribly difficult if you stayed on top of things. As this was a flipped classroom, there was a lot of outside work to be done. If you take this class, I highly recommend you complete that work!
He's a pretty good professor. I could tell that he really wanted us to learn the subject. He helps a lot after class. I really liked the class. But I know some students had a problem with getting asked questions in class while in front of other students because they got embarrassed.
I would not recommend taking this class. He is very scattered when teaching the subject frequently making mistakes, very confusing. Quizzes before he teaches and the book is awful. Better off googling everything. He takes forever to grade assignments and you have to take pictures of problems 2 drop them online
Dr. Tangirala is an enthusiastic professor, who always tries to explain the conceptual and formula to students. He has some accents but still easy to catch up. The course probably doesn't follow the schedule. Test and quiz is quite hard because it's an advanced class, but you will get an A if study hard. Recommend for loving science students.
He is a very knowledgable professor and expects a lot from his students. You MUST put time into studying and preparing for each class. There are tests, reading quizes, quizes over homework problems and labs/in class problems. You must put time and effort into each of these things if you expect a good grade. He does gives help outside of class.
This class was one of the most challenging courses I've enrolled in here at GGC. Honestly if you are a lazy student, he is not the professor for you. Dr. Tangirala s a flexible teacher who will work to get you to learn concepts, but if your not willing to learn or put in the time to understand concepts then don't count on making it through withdraw
Enthusiastic, expects a lot of effort from his students. Genuinely wants you to understand the material, sometimes over-emphasizes easier concepts while glossing over the harder ones. You will probably need to spend time outside of class studying. Overall, pretty good teacher. If you want to goof off/sleep/browse facebook in class, don't take him.
Dr. Tangirala was an alrighty professor. He has some great qualities and not so great ones. He's extremely willing to help outside of the classroom, and genuinely wants students to get the material. He can come across as being a bit rude at times, and has high expectations. Tough class, learned a lot, wish I could have enjoyed it a bit more.
We never used the book we purchased. He would sometimes say mean things like the class being slow. We are so far behind on the syllabus. We've only done four labs and a handful of EPs. The online homework has absolutely NOTHING to do with what we learned in class. His teaching style is all over the place and has nothing to do with anything.
First off, he has you buy a book that you don't even touch once during the course because he teaches from a completely different book, which was from last year. He never follows the syllabus so you never know what is coming up. He is rude and talks down to you like you are stupid, rather than trying to help you out. I would not take this teacher!
He's a very knowledgeable professor. He really want his students to understand the concepts before leaving class. He's willing to help if you're willing to put forth the effort in class. I was intimidated by the earlier posts but he's really not that bad. He makes you responsible for your learning experience.
He had trouble simplifying complex concepts. Worked out problems as a whole rather than breaking them up into small parts. Wouldn't give you partial credit if you attempted problems in any way other than how he taught. Offered time outside of class, but lectured in a very unorganized manor. Spent 45min/problem, but expected us to do 3 problems/hr.
He prefers out of class work so most of the learning is outside of lecture. The time spent in class is used up to the last minute and most days beyond. It is easy to tell that he is seeking to improve his teaching methods, but I found it difficult to learn with his current lectures. An A will require more work with him than with another professor.
Professor very confusing. Syllabus confusing and hard to keep up with. Many different assignments with different due dates. Group work outside of class for in class problems. Frequently argued with and insulted students. Knows material but not worth the hassle.
This professor is very nice but he is rather scatterbrained and rude during study sessions when he asks you to come for his help. He only gives credit for the way he teaches you to do problems, when there are multiple ways to do things, especially on exams. Disorganized but is still learning to teach.
If this is the first time you take physic with calculus based,don't take him. His lecture is quite confusing and you have to read the book to understand it. There is A LOT of work to do. He focuses on the concepts but forget to solve the actual problems so you have to goole everything if you dont want to meet him after class.
Nice guy, but would not recommend unless you are good at physics. He's very scattered and sometimes comes off so rude. Never asked him questions because he makes you feel so dumb for not understanding everything. Went to tutoring but it seemed counterproductive sometimes since he only gives full credit if you do it how he teaches it.
His course is very demanding about the time spent on physics HWs outside class. Exams have questions that are not in the HW or assignments. gives opportunities to replace lowest grades.
This course requires a lot of reading time. There is a lot to cover in this course. He gives problems to be worked at home in every class. Spends a lot of time outside class to help with problems but expects to show him my work before answering.
lab component is easy,class component needs more time
A lot of concepts covered in one semester. Many homeworks, labs, exams. You can get A if you are reading up regularly. need to keep up with lectures
Final exam was easy, hope I get an A. Very helpful professor. I met him in library on many occasions for getting help.
Had to study a lot for cumulative final. Many chapters, lectures, and concepts for the final exam. Exam was easy lets see
Done with physics-1, final was way easier than what i had expected. had to put in more time for the cumulative exam. final exam was worth it.
Forget what everyone else says about Dr. Tangirala. He's a good teacher. He may be difficult to understand at times but see him outside of class and he'll make sure you understand the material. The workload is pretty heavy but it's manageable. Just make sure you keep up on your reading.
By far one of the best teachers I have ever had at any school. I took this class as a Post-Bac student coming from a Major University and by far was one my top 5 teachers including my previous teachers as well. His course load may seem intimating the first day but as you get into the work it is actually in your benefit. A must take teacher!
While I despise this course, this and PHYS 2212 are a graduation requirement for Biology degree. Coming into the class with no interest whatsoever, Dr. T makes it at least easier to understand. Rotational Dynamics are awful, and Dr. T does require a bit too much homework. Otherwise, take him
He gave us the information we needed to do the work, but there was a lot of busy work. Class was mandatory because of quizzes everyday.
Great professor very helpful. Class will be easy if you practice the problem and make sure to ask questions. Overall I would recommend this teacher.
Great professor, very helpful if you're having trouble with labs or homework/classwork. He will make sure that everybody understands the topic before moving on, and will be sure to contact people that might need extra help to pass the class.
Dr. Tangirala is a very helpful teacher and wants his students to learn the concepts without memorizing the problems. Many problems to complete, everyday, and class is mandatory but if you pay attention this course will be a surprising breeze.
Very good professor! He is very clear in explaining things and does lots of example problems to help you. He is very helpful and makes all the concepts very clear and even explains how they came to be. Definitely the best physics professor out there!! Would rate a 5 if I could!
For SUMMER intro to physics II he requires more work++ than a full semester of calc-based physics. He is rude, piles on problems at the last minute (e.g. the NIGHT before an exam), doesn't grade things for weeks, confuses the hell out of everyone, and has a clear bias against women. I'm a 4.0 student, struggling. >1/2 the class is dropping-AVOID!
He assigns more work for a summer intro class than in a full semester of calc-based physics. He is RUDE, confuses everyone, piles on problems last minute (e.g., the NIGHT before an exam), doesn't grade things for weeks, and tries to joke with students he has just berated. Unless you want to teach yourself and be constantly frustrated, AVOID HIM.
Just took his summer class. Not the best class to take if you expect it to be easy. Doesn't really explain things very well had to always read the book Really annoying in class always wants your attention kinda of rude for no reason and escalates situations that aren't that serious. Needs more experience teaching .
So many chapters to study in two months. Every class we had to do problems and submit online. Labs were done in groups but the lab exam was not in groups!!!
Prepare to learn new topics of how things work. Professor teaches application and wants us to appreciate the applications of concepts. Definitely more work, quizzes, masteringphysics,labs,exams
This professor expects daily problems to be worked out and submitted online. All classes have numerical problems to be worked out on white boards. I learned a lot while doing problems in class
Got done with the final exam. It was cumulative had questions covering all sections. Conceptual questions were applications of concepts. Problems were easy, the section 1 was confusingunits,units
had to study a lot for this course. Good professor, spends time on concepts and problems, shows demos.
good professor. Take him and you WILL learn physics.
Final exam covered all concepts.. I spent whole night studying the slides, examples. Take this class only if you can read for cumulative final exam
He was the first class I have had to drop, he is just all over the place, he is not direct on directions, he just expects you to figure it out basically. Tons of assignments that he pretty much lets you learn on your own, and doesn't give breaks on 2 hour and 45 minute class.
He is a nice guy but a horrible professor, he starts class and says "do these problems" without teaching a lesson first, so we don't know how to do them in the first place. does not teach. our class spent the entire 2hr and 45min class time trying to figure out 4 problems from the homework . does not give breaks in the middle of class. HARD tests
helpful outside class. Don't want will the last day to study.
Was never absent for the class. Concepts from lectures show up in the test, quizzes
Seriously. No teaching what so ever. The assignments are pretty much recommended homework problems, before any teaching is done, then review of homework problems in the next class period. Then he goes on to the next section. Nothing was taught in the class at all except how to plug and chug. No explanation of concepts or curriculum.
Doesnt teach at all Gives you a few problems to do for homework before anything is taught or explained The next class period he starts by doing the problem on the board without explanation Moves on Tons of homework from two different programs you are required to purchase Tests quizzes are ridiculous and without review Impossible to get help
What is everyone talking about? Dr. Tangirala is HILARIOUS and spends a lot of time helping students whether it's during lecture or individual help during class. He gives online (but in-class) quizzes every week or two, but they're open note. You will have to purchase MasteringPhysics though, and he does like to call on people. Take him if you can!
He's a nice professor. He gives you second chances based on class vote. However, his test are hard af. You do need the textbook. He does not give study guides and never ends class early. But other than that, he is a nice guy.
Pay attention in class, work on all problems on D2l(quizzes are based on these), get help asap. Theres no way of failing. Great Teacher
He is not a good professor. Does not teach. You will fail unless you are a physics major. Please dont take
He is big on lecturing, which may or may not be good depending on your learning style. He is helpful and offers helps outside of class if necessary, but he can be very unfair. He will appeal towards "fairness for everyone", and use this as an excuse to be unreasonable towards things you cannot control. Test heavy, and worth a lot of your grade.
Teacher is nice and all, very intellectual but DOES NOT know how to explain topics. Goes thru topic very skim and doesn't even put half of what we learned on exams. Exams are totally different besides 2 or 3 questions you have seen before. I don't suggest taking him if you are not a physics major. He explains as if we were physics majors. sucks.
Dr. Tangirala is a GREAT listener and cares about his students a LOT! However, his assignments and tests require a lot of effort in your studies. He does not repeat question format in class to his tests. Homework is online mastering physics and counts for 15% of your grade. Study and practice will get you a high grade in this class.
Not a good teacher at all, very immature, doesnt honor his word, help sessions are group and its very rare that he gets to help you. He doesnt offer 1 on 1 sessions and is late practically every day. He reprimands students for being late to class but numerous times he was 10 minutes late to class and even more tardy to help sessions. Do not take
Don't be fooled by the bad reviews. Dr. T was great if you focus in class. I rarely did any outside work for him BUT that's because I'm fairly good at physics. Physics II is DEFINITELY EASIER than Physics I. Half of the class is just practicing problems and they're mostly plug and chug. You'll be fine if you're a strong student.
Do not take him unless he is your last option. His exams are ridiculously hard (<70% average) and no one is doing well. I am an A student and have never struggled so hard with a course (orgo 2 and biochem are a breeze compared to this). If I could go back and withdraw before the deadline I would. I will probably end up with a low B (if that)RIP GPA
Dr. T. expects his students to do a lot of outside classwork. He uses class time to do practice problems and lecture. His lectures are only helpful if you're a really good note taker and willing to meet outside of class for additional help. He is willing to help. When asked to explain a concept, he simply repeats what was said. Show effort.
He lectures and stops for students to complete practice problems which helped to stay engaged. He gives homework exams that counts as your homework grade & reading quizzes & 3 exams + final. This semester he often did not keep his word with my class in regards to class time/exam questions. He made exams A LOT harder than it had to be.
I have 88 for Lecture and 99 on Lab through out course . Lecture is 50 % and Lab is 50 % of the grade . If I fail final Lab exam I fail the course because the 99 only accountable to 10% of the 50%. does it make sense? He just want to show how smart he is . He is not teacher who wants encourage and bring the best out of the student.
He does not take time to help his students. He only allows 2 hours outside of class and the help is not 1 on 1 with him. He allows some extra credit but not a lot. His tests are hard and are barely relevant to lectures. He falls behind easily and does not finish every chapter like he should.
He lectures the whole time be ready to take a lot of notes (that wont help). The exams are very hard and seem to be on stuff he didn't explain. He lectures to students that "get it" and just repeats himself if you ask questions so you will still be confused. He is really not patient with those who need more help. I do not recommend him!!
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Feels Like You know the materiel and did well on the exams and assignments but get graded low. This teacher makes you feel lost in the class especially with Micro grading.
Dr. T is a professor who genuinely cares for his students (he is very understanding). Although his exams are challenging, this is what you can do to be successful in his course. Always ask questions on contents you don't understand because Dr. T is very approachable. Read your textbook (not openstax), and your class notes. Do all ur assignments
This man is trying to teach us high school level physics instead of teaching us how to teach elementary level physical science. This class had more classwork than many higher-level classes I've taken. We had multiple assignments due in a week. He was trying to teach us irrelevant science instead of what we need to succeed in teaching a class. 0/10
you absolutely can't miss a class.
He is nice... however this class was so difficult and I do not understand how this criterion would be used in my degree. This professor grades hard, has low-blow questions that cause you to get it wrong, and doesn't take time to go over graded work with you. You are expected to either get it or not. class constantly scored low on exams.
I liked him. He was very patient and graded super easy for me. He had us take pictures of questions/answers we did in class each day and upload them as HW, group labs were easy. Even was okay if you noted why you turned something in late. He did wear several face mask and had a accent so could be hard to understand him. Take him.
Okay I know some people are gonna say he wasn't a good teacher but it's literally because they didn't go to class or put in the work. He really is a good teacher if you do your part. He gives so many opportunities to make up or redo things. Also not to mention the +10 points on TESTS if you do the easy extra credit assignments. 10/10 for me.
Super lecture heavy, the course was hard to understand because it was a lot of information. the tests were super hard not at all what we studied for.
(PSCI 1102) He does in-class example problems that are worth a good % of your grade, and the problems reappear on tests. There is plenty of extra credit on tests and bonus points on the final exam. If you're absent or turn in something late he's understanding about it. Study and go to every class if possible and you'll be fine.
Exams/quizzes are 70%. They are HARD. Grades assignments/exams 1+ month later. Tough grader too. Lab practical worth 15% Does not guide you during lab activities. Changes his mind often. Lectures are heavy, 3 hours long and never end early. Nice person but worst professor I've had.
He reads off of slides the whole class and expects you to understand; if you ask questions, he says, "check your notes or join a study group." If you ask him why everyone fails his exams, he says, "Because Americans don't believe in science." I went through 2 full notebooks in 1 semester with him.
Ignore the negative ratings, he is the best Professor I ever had for physics. Take him and you will learn.
If you can take another teacher, please do. He is trying to teach physics for a hs or higher level when this was a prep class for elementary teachers. None of the information was useful And when you asked him a question he will make it into work instead of just explaining it. He doesn't believe in “memorizing” so be prepared for nonsense & formulas
Dr. Tangirala is a great professor who cares about his students! Physics is hard, show up to class, do the work and study or you'll fail. Exams are hard but he makes the final easy and MC. Focus on studying conceptual questions, ESPECIALLY for exams. Textbook and Quizlet have some. Understand the concepts to solve the problems.Overall solid choice
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
84%
Textbook Required
57%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
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