Pranab Das - Elon University, Elon, NC

Professor: Pranab Das

Department: Science

College: Elon University, Elon, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHY110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The class requires a lot of work. Every class we had a quiz and homework, lab and prelab due. Das is a great professor but really disorganized. Classes are based on the chapter due and whatever we thought was interesting and worth discussing. There are two exams (cumulative) and a final worth 30%.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHY110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brilliant guy who can answer questions about anything and is very credible. Expect a three question easy quiz and hw that takes 60 minutes each class. Lab is built in to class (saves you time) and is almost every class. He will not answer questions; you need to figure things out. If you're okay with never knowing the answer, it's a good class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHY110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Science is definitely not my thing, but I find this class to be very interesting. It is A LOT of outside of class work for a 110 class, but if you do it all it pays off. I've had no trouble on the quizzes or tests and would take again. He's definitely the best and makes lectures interesting.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHY121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Passionate, enthusiastic but weird. If the environment, physics or conservation are your interests, you will enjoy the topics but otherwise not. Das assigns homework questions/readings and prelabs along with 3 major tests. HWs/prelabs aren't bad but need to stay on top of it all. He can be very confusing and therefore frustrating sometimes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHY110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Incredible teaching style and his passion for the subject inspired our class to have great discussions. It was a very hands on class and required for the student to actually think about the procedures and therefore it allowed me to retain the class information much more effectively. Has infinite knowledge of the world and loves discussions,great gu

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Das is a great guy. This being said, he is very vague on assignments and what he expects out of his students. Labs come with almost no instruction, but he is very willing to help guide you towards an answer. I felt underprepared for tests. Homework is thru Blackboard. He's very passionate about his work. Don't take if you like instructions.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHY411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really great teacher. His enthusiasm for the topic adds to the experience of the class. He explains the course material clearly. This was an upper level class so there was a lot of work but it was very rewarding and worthwhile.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHY110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. He really knows the material and helps students to think critically about issues surrounding energy and the environment. A great professor for not-so-science-inclined students.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHY113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. If you enjoy physics or just science in general he will spark your interest greatly. The negative posts are most likely from those who skipped a lot and got a bad grade or those who just have no intellectual curiosity. Highly recommend.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHY113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows everything about science. Its incredible. Interesting guy and makes you work for your grade.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHY111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best at Elon. Remember... you are in college now! He makes you think and that's a good thing! Enjoy the entire experience, and you will do well.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHY113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yes, there is textbook use every night. Also, this is a college course. Also, he's going to teach you, as if he were a teacher or something. Fascinating, no? Really not a bad guy. The class might seem a bit obscure, but just talk to him during office hours or e-mail him questions--he really is there to help/teach you and he will do his job.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHY113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHY113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Quiz everyday which involves reading everynight. He uses the worst program ever invented for homework. Not helpful at all and took everything I learned junior and senior year and destroyed it. Don't take if at all possible.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHY113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHY113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had him a while back... word to the wise. This guy loves to impress the students. Wich is really sad since he must have nobody else to impress. Tell him he is great. Get an A. Its a joke but worth all the your so great Dr. D. I never read the book and pulled my A this way. It can work for you too.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SCI110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He thinks he's a genius, laughs at his own jokes that arent funny, is unclear and unfair, hard grader, got a B in his class but it took a lot of ass kissing and pretending like I was awed by his intelligence, made me more confused after going to a help session. DONT TAKE HIS CLASS!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 2002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really into himself and if you play to it you'll get your A

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHY113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good guy who knows what hes talking about. Willing to help and will sit down and talk if you need to. He makes you work for the answers but it pays off in the end because you know how to do it. Takes a while to get used to but hes a good teacher.