Mike Masuda - Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, CA

Professor: Mike Masuda

Department: Science

College: Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO010
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was okay up until the last few weeks of school. We had a midterm during the last 2 weeks of the semester and he shoved 2 long chapters in 2 class sessions before the final and still graded us on the material.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS001
• 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:

(PHYS 4B) He was not that great at explaining the material. Did not finish the course material and rushed through the last three chapters. Comprehensive final without any review. Makes you work on a project which is due on the day of the final. Returns the midterms after 4-5 weeks. Would not take him again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO010L
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

BEST science teacher ever! He is funny and teaches everything soooo clear. If you ever need help just ask and he will be there. I recommend you take this class if you want the easiest A++++ of your life!!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Made physics much easier. Knows subject well. Too much hw in summer class. Could not keep up. Lectures long but very helpful. Lab is fun.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO010
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The biggest part of his grade revolves around midterms. I hate it when teachers do this because it rarely ever correctly reflects what the student knows, it only reflects what he/she could memorize and cram into their brain. His review guide for the midterm is utterly useless. And to top it off, the homework assignments are worth only 10%! FAIL

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Masuda does a really good job explaining concepts. The labs are very clear. The group project seemed daunting at first, but with some research and putting out a bit of time each week to work on it, it's very possible to do well. MasteringPhysics hw tedious but helps you learn. Tests based on challenging problems on Mastering & textbook.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor. He explains proofs and is okay in lectures. The labs help explain concepts taught in lecture. The homework is done on Mastering Physics, which is fairly easy. The exams are based on textbook problems. Those problems are not assigned so make sure to do them on your own time. His class is somewhat easy to understand but study!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Nice professor who knows his stuff! Lectures drag on, the online homework access code was expensive, but he will answer any questions you have. Pay attention, show up, and you'll pass. The group project was a bit bothersome so don't procrastinate.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, I took the class in the summer so the work load and difficulty level was insane compared to any of my previous classes. But he managed to explain most things well and I didn't usually get bored in class. Would recommend him for physics. Just wish he wouldn't use Pearson's Mastering Physics website

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the tests are extremely hard even though he gives a study guide for each one. you don't necessarily have to come to class but if you miss even 1 day you will miss like a whole chapter because all he does in class is lecture. the tests sometimes have things on it that wasn't even on the study guide.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's the best Physics prof at EVC. His lectures are very inspiring and make you want to learn more. His labs are very fun and lab reports get full credits as long as you turn them in. His exams are easy if you read the textbook and do hw. He grades super easily and gives partial credits. He also curves the grades, so you can't get bad grades.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Long story short. Unless you are willing to read the entire book word by word and are a complete study nerd. Do not take this class. First bad grade ive ever had in this class and I actually made an effort. Even if you like Astro you still don't learn. Teacher needs to make more of an effort in wanting to TEACH.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AST10
• 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:

If you have no interest in Astronomy do not take this class unless you're willing to read the entire textbook. Lecture heavy and only pro is he grades on curve but the con is all you need is as mart kid or cheater to get a high grade and everyone who did low gets screwed. Midterms consist nothing of study guide. Dont take unless willing to study +

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had him for both 010 & 010L. Professor Masuda/Master Masuda is an awesome professor whose love for the worlds beyond ours is quite contagious. He is very good at explaining theories involved with the expansion of the universe and he has a few really good jokes to share. He likes to curve his exams and is really helpful when it comes to questions!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO010L
• 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:

He's a wonderful teacher! Very smart and funny. He's well organized, and provides a resources on the lesson. He's a decent person, and easy to talk to if you need help.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AST10
• 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:

The one thing that really bugs me is when professors give a review sheet for tests and less than half of it is useful. This guy does that and you end up focusing on studying stuff that isn't on the tests.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super easy/lenient. Generous grading curve. Nice guy but kinda tired of teaching in general. Didn't learn a ton but got an easy A. Provides helpful review sheets for finals. There were 2 midterms, 1 final, an "insight journal," & mini-essay. Just take him, he's not amazing but you'll get an A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher, gives dope feedback. Go to office hours tho

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS4A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is super nice and will take the effort to help you understand if you ask. It was over the summer, so the course went by really quickly, but his lectures were pretty clear and he used fun demonstrations/examples to get through four hours. Lectures were based off the textbook slides. Steady amount of work but doable.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was my first time taking a community college course over summer and somehow I ended up choosing Astronomy. The professor was pretty awesome , in my opinion, and I enjoyed the learning experience :)