Jonathan Hu - Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Professor: Jonathan Hu

Department: Physics

College: Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PCS181
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hu tries to simplify the course. He is clearly knowledgeable about astronomy but sometimes fails to communicate concepts clearly. To do well, you must attend and take notes on his lectures. The tests are fair and he marks the report easy. Offers bonus marks at the end of the semester.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PCS211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He knows everything but if he can use explain in writing instead verbal it would be great

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PCS211
• 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:

Get used to hearing ah in the beginning, middle and end of every sentence that he decides to say, pretty much just get ready to hear ah every 5 seconds. Hes pretty much a joke, no one took him or his lecture seriously. Every was forced to go because of the clickers, which he didnt even know how to operate. Hes good if you go to his office.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PCS211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ah yes, Jonathan "Use your mouth as a clicker" Hu. His in depth knowledge about iclickers and his aptitude for teaching is remarkably unique along with his witty humor enhances the learning experience so much so that you would be better off reading the textbook instead.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CPCS106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although this Prof knows his stuff his teaching style is atrocious. He generally reads off the slides, does not explain properly or shows how to get through or attempt math problems. Gets angry at students for not understanding, not getting answers correct or participating. His tests are nothing like what he taught in class. Good freaking luck.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PCS211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Does not stop people from talking in his class, which makes it difficult to focus in his lectures. Goes through concepts and examples very quickly because people are talking. Sense of humor is ok at first, but gets old quickly. Can be a bit disorganized at times. Others said he was helpful during office hours. Overall, not very effective.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PCS181
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is disorganized when teaching lectures (i.e. ch1 slides do not equal ch1 tb). He teaches all around the place and basically reads off the slides. However,I recommend attending lectures as he tells you what to focus on for tests. 2 tests (30 MC only) and 1 essay but weighting is high so you better try hard.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PCS211
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Okay first year students. Don't believe what people are saying about this prof. Dr. Hu is Super nice and funny. He doesn't care if you show up to his class or not. He does give a lot of homework+Labs+Tutorials. His teaching could be a little better because its hard to understand him at times due to his accent. but overall very passionate.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PCS181
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I attend class everyday and had emailed the professor about something I was unsure of and was given the rudest reply TWICE. I was extremely polite and professional in the email and was given the rudest reply. Very rude and difficult class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MTH141
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

best guy ever changed my life

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PCS211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hu incorporates his in- depth knowledge and proficiency in such a way that you would think twice before taking PCS 211 with him. In other words, acids are corrosive.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PCS181
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't seem to give breaks in class (in regular two hour lectures), and starts on the hour instead of 10 minutes past (against Ryerson policy). Moves just too quickly through reasonably complex topics to be fair (you can ask questions, but he often just repeats what he said again), and while he's a passionate, nice guy, he's a poor professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CPCS106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very passionate about physics and tries his best. If you show up to class and do all the assigned work he is very accommodating. He isn't as easy going with students that don't attend his lectures. Long story short, stay on his good side if you want to pass ;)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CPCS106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He definitely knows his stuff and tries to communicate it the best he can BUT: He spends a lot of time saying that it's our fault if we fail, not his fault. He has no control over the class and carries on with lectures when students are talking amongst themselves. Examples he gives to explain content aren't relative and are often confusing.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PCS125
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Was funny at first. Became super dry quickly. Really boring during lectures and just reads off slides. Most of the class doesn't pay much attention or just sleeps. He reads the example problem solutions off the slides which he wastes a lot of time on. He was behind most of the course. Just do the textbook problems and old tests and you'll be fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PCS213
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

a midterm, a final exam and some homeworks. pretty straight forward for exams and if you listen to him, can easily get an A+

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PCS510
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's doesn't care about students and will often get irritated really quickly. His tests are confusing and there's no way you can get part marks. If you have him switch sections or drop out ASAP

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PCS125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

They dont call him Dr. Hu for nothing. Although he always tries to defy the laws of physics but he helps you will all your physics problems.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PCS510
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you're not a science/engineering student, you might have a moderately tough time adjusting with him. He's very straightforward and funny at times and explains everything clearly. Tests are fair and if you go through and understand his slides, you're set to get a good grade in the course.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PCS181
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The worst prof i've had at Ryerson, he's not clear at all about what he wants and is rude to students. This course was supposed to be an easy elective and turned out to be hardest course. If you have him, switch out ASAP