Purba Fernandez - De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Professor: Purba Fernandez

Department: Geography

College: De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good Teacher. explains everything on details, but goes very fast sometimes. gives you good feedback and always keeps you aware of what tests quizzes or homework are coming up

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

seems strict, but very passionate about the subject. 3 big hw assignments, 3 exams including final, quizzes throughout. possible to get an A, just don't make a lot of mistakes. ec available.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEOG1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A lot of work but she's probably the best geography teacher at De Anza.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Fernandez is by far was one of my favorite professors. She is kind, accessible outside of class, and willing to explain and help you with homework or anything you are confused about. I have to give her credit for her amazing lectures that are very clear. Her study guides for exams are gold! Complete it and you will get an A on the test.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEO01
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

she teaches the material in the most interesting ways, and is guaranteed to always have your attention. Very nice and polite teacher, she is very organised and is on top of grading. Not much HW other than The Hw packets due every 3-4 weeks. do the study guide questions on course booklet, and tests will be a piece of cake.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Fernandez was by far the best professor who literally does a phenomenal job at every bit of her teaching a learning system. She Was the sweets thing ever! she is very organized and always top on grading. you have a question?she will break it down for u during or after class. extra credits? tons! It was such an honer to be her Student!!!!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• 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:

I really appreciate the fact that she has structure. Every class, she writes the agenda on the board. It is very clear as to what we will be learning that day. The way to explains the material is very clear and uses universal terms and language. I feel like I have learned a lot from this class. She offers 20 points worth of extra credit.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Purba rocks! Her teaching style pertains to all types of learners. She uses videos, pictures, models, hand motions, drawings, all to interestingly teach you the material. She takes notes on the board and draws, and you just copy down what she writes. Super easy to follow along. Very organized. She makes the topic come alive. Take her class!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEO01
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough but caring professor. Thoroughly enjoyed her class. Attending every lecture is important, the material builds on one another. Must know material well to answer short essay questions on assignments and exams. As long as you take good notes, pop quizzes are easy. Offers several opportunities for extra credit. Learned a lot in her class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEO01
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HELLA HARD

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYSGEO1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is a fantastic teacher. Her teaching style is the reason I got an A+ in the class, she made me care about such mundane things like wind. She makes it one hell of an exciting class and I highly recommend her

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO04
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

How to get A+ in this class: 1) Visit the professor during her officer hours to let her proof-read your essay few days before they are due. 2) Answer all your questions in the study guide based on the note written from the lecture. THEN, visit her during office hours so she can reaffirm/clarify it for you. Write what she told you! Then A+!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

To be honest, I just added the class for my GE. However, I was intrigue by Prof's enthusiasm and knowledge. Yes, you have to work more than other Geo classes do, but you get many new info thou. This is college, and I dont think we just come here to get easy A without doing nothing. Take notes(major source for tests and final), follow the guideline.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A very tough grader. 2 long semi-hard midterms. She would deduct points for not answering the way she wanted on written answer questions and her directions can be unclear. There are pop quizzes which kills grades. That being said you need to be consistently studying for her class. Study better than a med student if you want an A. Intimidating class

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The worst teacher I have ever been tough by. This geography class isn't hard on its self, it's the professors grading method. She dissects every single answer you write down. Forgot something? Too bad minus points for you and don't get too creative or you'll lose points without a doubt. She needs to lighten up. No grading curb either. GPA killer.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEO01
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Purba, hardest geo teacher EVER. Im an A student, but I have taken her twice and have failed both times. I did all she asked, which was three major assignments and studied rigorously for her exams. In return I received an F. It doesn't matter what you do in this class, you will NOT PASS!! if you want to ruin ur GPA, then take this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEO01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Fernandez is an amazing teacher. Her lectures are well planned and she basically writes out all content and diagrams you need to study as she lectures. As long as you show up, follow along, copy the notes you will do great.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEO04
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Fernandez is an outstanding instructor. She is extremely inspirational and kind, but will also be strict and give you very real constructive criticism. You can tell that she teaches because she loves geography and her students. She has been an incredible mentor in and outside the classroom. She inspired me to major in geography. :)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher i have had at de anza. I learned so much from this course. She assigns 3 major assignments which require time and hard work but her lectures and textbook help a lot. The midterms are pretty straight forward, just be sure to study your notes! Do not miss class because every day is a new topic and her notes are crucial for success.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEO4
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class expecting it to be an easy GE but it definitely was not. There are 3 assignments (more like essays that get progressively more detailed) 2 tests and a final. Also 6 in class assignments & she gives up to 25 points EC. Her class won't be hard if you study in advance, visit office hours, take thorough notes, & pay attention.