Sanga Kugabalasooriar - Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Professor: Sanga Kugabalasooriar

Department: Chemistry

College: Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2313
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows the book front to back, and he expects you to learn it in 3 months. That is to say he expects a lot, but he also takes that into consideration of your final grade. If you at least show you're putting in effort and trying to grasp the material, he will remember you and will help you where he can. GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2313
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Kuga is dope. Go to class, draw what he draws on the board, have a sense of what is going on, memorize the notes you took/the problems you went through in class, and go into the test to get at least a B on every exam.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2313
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kuga is awesome!! I think he is the best orgo professor ever!! He makes Orgo so doable!! He is a fair grader and his exams are literally the notes, so everything he writes on the board is 100% important... I strongly recommend Kuga for both Organic 1 and 2!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2313
• 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 don't know where everyone else gets their good opinion of him, because Kuga is at best a scatterbrained professor and leaves students vastly underprepared for his own exams. Expect to teach yourself and still do poorly unless you have a natural talent for orgo

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is an okay professor. He gets the job done but the communication outside the classroom is bad. He doesn't respond to emails clearly and he responds late. You can teach yourself and not show up to class. You will pass if you do your work and that's it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2314
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kuga is the man. Like a lot of other pre-med students I was dreading Organic Chem I & II. But then I register for the class and Kuga sends me this email telling me that Orgo is gonna be easy as pie. Wishful thinking right? It's Not! Kuga is clear and concise in his explanations of difficult orgo concepts. I got an A in both Orgo 1 & II!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2311
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kuga is a legend. He asks very straightforward questions on his exams, but also doesn't gloss over important information you might need for the MCAT. His explanations are easy to follow most of the time, but he goes fast sometimes. Just copy down EVERYTHING he writes on the board and study that for his exam. Do that and you'll get the A

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2311
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Puts dad jokes on exams. Go to class - he goes over many things. Stay on top of the work as he may throw a random assignment that he probably will never grade. Exams aren't too hard, but he tells you what you need to know to do well.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2313
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kuga is alright; could definitely be a lot worse. He's a nice guy and tries hard to teach well. But sometimes I he just kind of nonstop writes things on the board with no explanation. The lack of oral communication means his lectures are pretty boring, and sometimes a little confusing. He wouldn't be my first choice, but I'd take him again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHM2010
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a very understanding professor . So pay attention and make sure that you keep up with all assigned work and readings. Do a lot of studying outside of the class . The only thing is he teaches fast & works the problems fast so don't be afraid to ask him to slow down it's like the alphabet to him .

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHM2010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very willing to answer questions both in and outside class, though not a great e-mailer. Only negative is lack of clear communication on what's expected for assignments, and doesn't hand back lab reports. But he only teaches what you need to know for the exams and doesn't throw many curve balls. A nice guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2313
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kuga is a good professor. He is clear in what he wants from you so just study and you'll be fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kuga is awesome. I was expecting to die in orgo again (second time taking it due to an unexpected medical leave), but he's so great. While he has an accent, it is not difficult to understand. He teaches with many examples, so paper and pen is a must. He doesn't post supporting material online, so make sure you attend lecture and pay attention!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 30480CHEM
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

While it took a lot of work to master the material, his tests were more than fair and he was very generous with extra credit. As long as you put in the effort outside of class and go to class every lecture, you will definitely do well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2311
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kuga understands that Orgo is a hard class and he tries to make it fun and easier for everyone. Really nice guy. Biggest criticism would be lack of information anywhere except lectures. Like if you miss any lectures you're kinda screwed. So make sure you don't ever skip class. Otherwise you don't know which stuff in the textbook you actually need.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ORGO1AND2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm not sure how well I really understand Orgo after taking these classes, but I did pretty well considering. I had a hard time grasping the concepts, but Kuga gave extra credit questions occasionally and tends to boost grades a little bit. He will answer any questions you ask. Hard class but pay attention and show up and you'll be fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ORGO
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

really good teacher. At first it takes time to understand, i mean in ORGO, it is not easy . But kuga makes it easy. I had fun taking this class, i did worked my ass off but it paid off well. Thanks kuga. Will definitely take his class again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM3015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sanga Kugabalasooriar is an excellent professor whom I have had the privilege of learning from. I struggled in his class; however, he is understanding the stigma about organic chemistry, and indicates what is needed to succeed in his lecture and laboratory recession. He does not guarantee an A, you work for it. He let me do extra credit work

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHM3021
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The BEST Orgo Chm prof I have encountered. He makes concepts so easy to understand, and if you are still struggling in his class, he puts in the time and effort to help you. He is the first professor I have ever seen who takes a personal responsibility over his students to learn his material.If u put in the hard work, u will get great results.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHM3020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kuga is a great teacher. He explains the topics extremely well and tells you what you need to understand. He also connects the material you learn to real life examples. He even jokes around with his students. He was awesome! take his class!!