Jeffrey Veal - Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA

Professor: Jeffrey Veal

Department: Physics

College: Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS270
• 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:

Horrible Professor. Spends the entire lecture for every class proving why a derivation is true. No practice problems or application. This this professor if you want to waste a semester learning about formulas.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AST120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Any of his courses are extremely difficult and work must be put if you want an A or B. Grading is done through exams which consist of memorizing the notes and answering the homework questions. He is a very fun professor, extremely smart, and definitely one of the best.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ASTR180
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is probably one of the hardest classes I've ever taken, but you have to work for an A or B. He has a website where he puts his notes and the tests are fill in the blanks from his notes. There are really challenging free response problems but if you go to his office hours you'll be fine. Overall he's such a smart guy and I would take him again

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS274
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Probably one the most challenging classes that you'll ever take. Currently I am a transfer student, and I can say that, if you can do it until the end of this class, then you have what it takes to attend a 4-year University.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AST180
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The two classes I've taken with Prof. Veal were both so awesome and knowledge packed! Intro to Physical Science and Life in the Universe were both amazing, challenging, and awe inspiring. Prof. Veal helps you understand the world in a new, scientific way. Effort and attendance are required, and you will leave with the fruits of knowledge!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Seriously hard class. You're given all of the lecture notes to start the semester and you, essentially, have to memorize the entire thing word for word. Homework is optional if you're ok with losing at least 15 points on the test. Tests are timed at 50 minutes. As a person, he's a great guy and makes this interesting subject fun. Be ready to WORK!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Incredibly difficult coursework, so don't expect to pass if you miss class. Missed 1 day and I was light years behind. You are only graded on test scores. Honestly do not recommend b/c he even claims that he aims to make the class as hard as possible (This is GE requirement not a Ph.D program, Jeffrey). Only way to pass is to memorize the notes

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHY270
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class I've ever taken, but the most rewarding. This class will challenge the way you approach problem solving. He might make you feel dumb sometimes. His curve is unreal, but that's because Physics is difficult. Rework ALL your lecture notes at least twice and go to office hours as much as possible. He gives partial credit as well.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYS270
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This will be the hardest class you've taken thus far. I have no idea what the other comments calling Professor Veal's class "easy" are talking about. But he truly is a brilliant man with a deep appreciation for science. You must read and outline everything in the textbook and do the homework, over and over and over again. You can pass the class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ASTR170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This is a great class if you're ready to study and learn.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AST170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

bad.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ASTR120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He went to a university where he took the hardest astronomy classes ever and expects students in community college to be at his level of intelligence. There's difficult "optional" homework that's supposed to take 9 hours to complete that no student could possibly have time for, but it contains test material when your entire grade is based on tests.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ASTR120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Veal is one of the hardest classes I've ever taken, but I got an A. Just memorize verbatim and understand your notes and homework questions before the test. Great challenge and a great professor. He is strict about class behavior but is respected and funny. Don't even think about taking this class if you're lazy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYS274
• 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:

I did my other physics classes at UCSD before taking 274 with Veal, and this class was definitely much harder than any of my classes at UCSD in terms of course material. His lectures are great, really engaging and insightful. If you have a passion for the STEM fields take this class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AST100
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the few teachers in southwestern that actually push you and your knowledge. incredibly inspirational, never has dry lectures. He'll be the hardest teacher you ever have but the experience will change your perspective in college for the better. He's the only real TEACHER in southwestern

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AST100
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Intelligent guy who is passionate about the subject he teaches. Take his class if you're looking for a challenge. Homework is difficult, but he doesn't collect it and it appears on the exam. Exams are timed. Take this class if you want to learn astronomy from a genius. 40% for a C, 65% for a B, 80% for an A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AST100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

donr take Veal this guy makes intro to astronomy the hardest class to take, INTRO TO ASTRONOMY. This dudes ridiculous bases his grading off test and makes his test nearly impossible to pass, don't recommend taking him at all.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ASTR170
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

SUPER HARD TESTS UNDER 50 MINUTES!!! You have less than a minute per question. You have to MEMORIZE notes and lecture in order to pass. I was really into it until the tests came along. Grade is based on TESTS ONLY (barely passed). The content in this class is really cool, if you are going to be an Astronomer. DON'T RECOMMEND!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYS272
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Veal's class was the hardest class I've taken to date. You really only have to do the homework and study it repetitively, but the homework itself requires a lot of reading to understand and solve. He doesn't give a lot of time for exams. However, I left his class feeling much smarter and respected the challenge.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AST120
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tests are really really tough, the class is really entertaining. 35 percent of the student pass the class. Good luck..