Karamjeet Arya - San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Professor: Karamjeet Arya

Department: Physics

College: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Arya rocks! The man can teach physics and make it interesting. His grading is a bit harsh so you can't bomb any quizzes or exams if you want a good grade. He's always in his office and willing to help

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS61
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Arya is a wonderful professor. Really tried to explain the basics of Physics and how it's applied to the real world. Explains stuff from the basics - i learned a lot from his classes. He's very approachable and helps you during the office hrs. The best teacher I ever had!!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice guy but grades really hard. For multiple choice problems, either you get it right or wrong. If you don't know anything about physics don't take him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

hate him. he doesnt specify what is on the tests! ask him exactly what will be on the exam! Harsh grader. No partial credit whatsover good luck.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Arya is a wonderful instructor. Now that I am in 2B and with Berman, I miss his teaching style more than ever. He gives extra credit and explains a lot of the hmwk problems he assigns. Sit in the front so you can hear and understand him. His lectures are extremely clear and concise! Easily the best instructor I've had in the Math Dept.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice professor, he'll explain things to you and is very approachable. However, his grading system is kinda harsh -- each pt you lose is 1% of your grade so it's hard to get an A in the class even though it is an "easy" class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2A
• 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:

Nice guy. Do the extra credit problems -- they're fun and they always show up on the tests. I bombed the first exam but improved with every test and walked away with an A. Very helpful when I went to office hour.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is a great professor. He really emphasises on the basics, things which you will need and remember in the future and for work. I highly recommend him for any physics classes. He is fair and as long as you do your hw, attend the lectures..you'll be fine. He is actually the best professor I've ever had.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not a hard subject, but he tries to trick you on quizzes. Pay attention to the extra credit. If you miss more than 10 points total then it's hard to get an A, but he's nice.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is a good teacher. His exams and quizzes are a little scary because there are only a few questions and each question is worth 1-4% of yr grade, no partial credit, missing one question, then you can kiss a letter grade goodbye. His lectures are important, if you go you don't need to read.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy is painful. Very confusing, however, if you've gone through physics before, you should be able to teach yourself. Forget partial credit on the written parts of his test.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He's the best professor I've ever had. He's very enthusiastic and really tries to get the students involved. He's very fair in hws, exams, and quizses. They are straightforward. He tries hard to make sure that you understand the fundamentals, rather than giving you convoluting problems....which in the long term is better.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Used great examples to explain the subject. Offers fun extra credit. Homeworks are not too difficult. Many exam questions are straight from homework. Plus, he lets to use little note cards on tests. Very helpful with questions students had. "Geer-o" guy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Thick accent, hard to understand sometimes and he talks very loud, don't know if it's a good combination. Tests are hard and homeworks are long. If you've taken Physics elsewhere before then homework should be easy. Tests could be unexpectedly hard tho. Don't take him if you can't stand accents.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

if you study the prbs in the book, its an easy class. he doesnt really know how to help his students, he figures that they understand him at first. he means well, just a little tough

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

cant speak a word of englishh, if you dont like acsents and cant stand not understanding the way someone talks dont take him, he speaks a completely differnt english

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2ALAB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This professor has a strong Indian accent, but he speaks loudly and clearly. He takes time before you start the lab to explain it; but most of the time it seems like he takes too much time. A couple of times his information seemed to contradict the lecture professor's. Overall he's pretty good.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHY230250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

least intensive professor in the department (which is good or bad depending on your goals). Allows cheat-sheets for exams,about 1/2 as much HW as other grad courses.Good teacher,very helpful.Seems to cares about his students

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This prof is GREAT!!. If you want to pass the class with a good grade, take him. He is easy enough. Just go to class, do the hw and extra credit and you will do well in this class. SJSU is lucky to have him!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Homework is assigned for each chapter and worksheets are given out. Quizzes, midterms, and final are very similiar to the worksheets and homework. Understanding how to use and manipulate the formulas will enable you to easily get an A in the class.