Eduardo Luna - De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Professor: Eduardo Luna

Department: Physics

College: De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 4A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the worse teacher that i had ever met. you won't get grade although your answer is correct. you must follow his useless steps for credit. finally, don't take his class

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is easy to follow, and he gives a lot of extra credit opportunities! Make sure you do the hmwk he assigns, and ask questions during class. He is very approachable and friendly. I would definitely take his class again. Keep in mind that you'll need to study at least 5 hrs per week for this class alone in order to fully understand the class

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHY50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His Physics 50 in summer quarter is supper easy, but don't let that fool you! In normal quarter his classes are quite challenging! Make your choices wisely!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS50
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's awesome, easy to approach and generally a really cool guy. He uses physical models like springs and basketballs to help visualize certain concepts which is nice. His quizzes are really easy, basically a copy of the homework. Make sure your work is detailed and well labelled on the test or he'll take points.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS50
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Quiz & Exam questions are almost exactly like the ones from the HW/lectures. He gives you past exams which you can study from (80% of the exam will be like the past exam) His grading can be pretty harsh if you forget a step. Possible curve at the end? (got an A even though I was sure I got a B)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS50
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Homework is not compulsory but if you do it you will be fine in the test . The only downside of his class is you have to come to class everyday .

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS50
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Be faithful in attendance, pay attention during lecture, do your homework, and I promise you'll be fine. Don Luna is always happy to help you during office hour, and I learned a good deal about Algebra just by following along from his lectures, such that I wished he taught math here at UC De Anza. Physics: "Don't forget to draw a picture!"

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS50
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

An awesome physics professor! Though physics and I are rivals, professor Luna makes it much easier for me to handle. Unlike other physics professors, the terms and language he uses are extremely simple and easy to understand. Quizzes and exams are based on assigned hw problems and practice exams. Btw, he is very strict about being in class on time.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYS50
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Luna is great! He goes through his lectures pretty quick and there's lots of info but he is thourough and takes time to answer any questions and give additional explanations. The homework is very manageable and he has practice exams online.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHY2A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Luna was honestly one of the the best professors I have had in de anza. He is very caring and is open to any questions that you may have. He takes his time to go over all of them. Lectures are clear. If you do the homework and read your notes for the test youll do great! 100% would recommend

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This is for the lab section of 4A. Took him with 50 b4 and it was ez but now I know he has a very strict and high standard for lab report. Explains well, helpful and caring but he shows no mercy on grading. U need to work well with ur group, actually know what u r doing and follow every single rule in the rubric, no exceptions. Lab final is hard.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4AB4CLAB
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Had Luna for 3 qtrs. His lab exams are known to be difficult because they are NOT open note book (unlike other professors) Still as long as you study for the lab final it isnt too hard. Grades leniently. For phys4A4B4C I easily got 90%+ on lab portion of physics. Most laidback prof out of Lana, Newton, Francis and dkson.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Took the class in the spring quarter. Challenging class. Lots of homework. The lectures are clear and helpful. Attend office hours for help. Work hard to get an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYS50
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

GREAT teacher! Just do the homework. Most test/quiz questions are pulled from either the hw or review.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you do all the homework and practice exams, you can get an A in class. Also attend the lecture to help understand the material. Very helpful.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYS50
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Helpful during office hours. Drops lowest quiz. Need to study but not hard to get an A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are very clear and understanding . Do the homework and attend lectures and you will get a good a grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHY2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

in his lab final: There r almost 50 questions and 3 practical labs which you have to finish within 2 hr. No way u can finish it. Each lab class, each lab worth around 20 points. didn't write partner name: -1 point. lab notebook wrong size -5. didn't label XY coordinate -1. he would give u a 0 for late submission(the second after he lock the drawer

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lab final (50% of lab grades) is closed book. closed notes, closed everything!! OTHER prof allows students to refer to lab notebook during lab final (which is a TREMENDOUS help!) But in his lab, you have to memorize everything! such as theories, formulas, and even how to prove an equation. Indeed the most horrible class I have ever taken!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'll give a negative rating if I can. He OFTEN takes your points off for NO REASON. Don't ever try his 4A IF ENGLISH IS NOT YOUR FIRST LANGUAGE. It's extremely hard to catch his requirements. Hard to expect what's on the quiz. Takes points off on insignificant steps you skip. Gives example exams but doesn't provide good answers with every step.