David Newton - De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Professor: David Newton

Department: Physics

College: De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This is the first time I rate a professor 5.0. He's a genuinely good guy. And yes, he goes off topic during lectures. "So what?" That's why his lectures are engaging. Preview concepts, review notes, focus on ARCHIVE PROBLEMS, go to office hours, discuss with good students, then you may finally understand. Period. It's a pleasure to be his student.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 4B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Best teacher I've ever had. Fantastic lectures and a comedic genius. Was never bored for a second. Makes you work for your grade, but through that, I've never learned so much before in my life. I got my first B, but I'm more proud of this B than any other A I've ever gotten. Reasonable grader. Really study the past exams archive on his website.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 4B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the most respected physics professors at De Anza! Provides intriguing lectures and abundant study material i.e practice exams for the course. His classes are a whole separate commitment, which he emphasizes heavily. I personally recommend you follow a textbook(I used Giancolli) as a adjunct. Simple text going over problem solving strategies.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHY10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This teacher is good and hilarious! makes physics less boring :D If you are taking first time with him, you might not like him at the beginning because he is a bit intimidating and somehow goes to tangents between topics BUT... once you get the rhythm is very entertaining and the finals are not hard :)

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 4A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is just awesome!!!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4A4B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

People gave him bad reviews because they did not get good grades. He already said in the first lecture, physics is hard. I have transferred to Purdue and thanks to him, every lectures seem very easy to me. Probably the best professor I have taken so far. Wanna get good grades? Go to his office hour. Period.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 4A
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

worst professor at de anza

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 4B
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

One word. Awful

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHSY4B
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best Physics professors at De Anza. Physics is definitely a hard subject, but Newton makes his lecture engaging and entertaining so it's not so bad. Do ALL the past exams/quizs on his website, they help a bunch. Office hours are fun and beneficial, just get there early as it is always packed. Wish I'd taken him for all my physics classe

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof Newton is a genuinely good guy. His lectures are engaging. Hes always making jokes and laughing. The content of 4B is really hard so be prepared to do lots of practice problems(he has all old test online) and pay attention in lecture. I think newton does a good job of trying to make the concepts make sense. Good luck!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 4A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I personally enjoy every single class which Prof. Newton's gives. He takes his subject very seriously and knows what he's talking very well. Especially, he's very caring about his students although he always says bad things about himself which is not true since he wants you to be serious about his class. Did I mention he's very funny at 9AM?

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 4A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

His class is very hard! However, he is very clear and thorough during his lectures making them funny and interesting too. However, he does make you work hard for his class. You have to put in lot of time and effort to succeed. He himself once said unless you take his class you wont know how hard it is. Don't know about 2 series 4A 4B are very hard!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Builds a lot on top of PHYS 50 topics so if you don't have a strong foundation/understanding of concepts you can't handle this class. His lectures are all about how to think about problems and scenarios. I wouldn't say he's amazing like the other reviews but he's not really my cup of tea.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 4B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Top professor. It is a pleasure to attend his lectures! If you can get through him you can survive at Berkeley, LA etc. he should improve his grading system because is a little unfair, but overall top quality professor

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4B
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The most overrated teacher ever. Just bc he's the best phys prof at D.A. doesn't mean he's good. Can't stay on topic during lectures, unclear, not concise, bad resources, expects mastery of material without living up to his own expectations. Literally takes 2 hrs explaining every lab. If you LOVE physics, take him. Just need pass the class? don't.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 4A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

De Anza's Harrison Ford

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHY4B
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Best Physics Professor at De Anza. He's passionate about the subject, funny, and values clarity above all else. His lectures are interesting and he's a character. He expects you to learn the material in detail, but isn't afraid to explain the basics if you are struggling. He wants you to understand. Don't take if you're not willing to put in work.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Newton helped me truly understand physics. Don't miss class and go to his office hours. He literally changed my major and the path I want to take in life. There are only three exams and one final that pretty much decide your grade. THIS IS NOT AN EASY CLASS, BUT IT IS EXTREMELY REWARDING!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYSIC4A4B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you are science major, take him. His class prepare you well after you transfer. Thanks to him I can transfer to UCLA.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYISCS4B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Easy A. Take him.