Kim Chow - University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Professor: Kim Chow

Department: Physics

College: University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS124
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kim Chow is amazing not only did he get me through 124 but he also helped me with my 126 class even though he wasn't teaching it. I don't know where I would be without him. He is an absolute blessing! HE is the best Phus prof on campus by far.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHY130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent prof all around, spunky and energetic during class (although teaching a bit fast, but gave enough examples) while being helpful and patient in office hours. I went to ask for help every week, and it gave me a huge leg up in the midterm and finals. Great personality too, easy to get along with and befriend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS124
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Funniest guy ever. I am honestly terrible at physics and just needed this course to fulfill a requirement; I would've never passed without him. He has really flexible with his office hours and would wait in his office until you could make it to see him. If you're stuck on a question he will really guide you through the problem to help you solve it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHY130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His accent is not really that bad. He talks pretty fast and moves through the content quickly so you have to be on top of things. The assignments and midterm are quite challenging, but his class has a reputation of performing way better on the consolidated final.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS124
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best Prof Ive ever had!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS124
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

TAKE HIS CLASS! This man is the best physics prof for 124 by a landslide.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS124
• 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:

Kim Chow made me enjoy going to class! His midterm and final exam was multiple choice, which has its pros and cons but overall a great prof! He genuinely cares about your success and wants you to do well in the class, which is why he usually stays after class to help students. If you're willing to put in the extra work, you will get a decent grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHY130
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chow is a great professor! He is lecture heavy so I would recommend attending class, as not everything is online. Textbook is not mandatory, but I found the questions in the book extremely helpful and very comparable to the questions seen on his midterm and final. He is funny, and accessible outside of class. Definitely would recommend!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHY130
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor. You can tell he genuinely loves to teach. His class also had higher midterm marks than other phy130 profs (from what Ive heard)! The only con I have is that at times when he talks fast it is somewhat difficult to understand as he has a but of an accent, but he is almost always available rightafter class for any questions you have.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYS130
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kim Chow's lectures were good, and are easy to pay attention in. His teaching is fine, however he goes very fast and is a bit disorganized. He is rather accessible out of class and his office hours are very valuable to go to. I found the midterm to be quite difficult, however the final was definitely easier.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHY130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Such an amazing and respected teacher, his lectures are fast by they get the point across and he makes sure to do examples. Assignments were really difficult at times but they definitely prepared you for the midterm and final, unlike other Phys130 profs. And if you don't understand anything he's even better one-to-one in his office hours!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYS130
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the best Phys130 Professor, his assignment is much easier and less than other phys130 classes, he is funny and nice prof.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHY130
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kim Chow is a great prof and he is always passionate about this course. The course itself is difficult but Kim's handouts and lectures are extremely helpful. I would definitely take his course again if i had the chance.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHY130
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was hilarious and made class bearable to attend, although it was a 9am class. Tough course though and required lots of individual effort

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHY130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Probably the best prof that teaches PHYSICS 130 his notes are organized and his handouts are very helpful. Also, his midterms are very fair and similar to the online assignments, every question on there was seen before on assignments or practice exams. I recommend going to his office hours if youre struggling , and he can be helpful

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHY130
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Chow being funny doesn't take away from his disorganized lectures. Doesn't post any notes online and gives you multiple handouts per class, which is hard to keep organized. Sometimes difficult to understand. Midterm exam is 13 mc q's and very difficult. All in all, not terrible, but I definitely have better profs.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Chow is a good teacher. Whilst he can be a bit hard to understand at times with a thick accent, his manner of teaching and enthusiasm for the class more than makes up for it. However, be warned that the course is rather difficult, to say the least...

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHY130
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Funny, but goes and talks too fast, could've gotten past his accent if he wasnt going fast(majority of the class didnt understand him) and isn't good at answering questions because he over complicates the answer to your question. I had to start watching Roger Moore's online videos. Roger Moore is another phys prof.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYS130
• 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:

Really great prof! He's got a great sense of humour but also teaches really well. He mostly gives handouts which are pretty helpful, and he has good office hours. His midterm was a bit tough, however, I would definitely take him again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS130
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very energetic, and his handouts are user-friendly and very helpful. He was somewhat hard to understand at first but only for maybe a week. Several of my friends from other lectures attended his classes because they found him to be much better than their profs.