Surajit Sen - University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo), Buffalo, NY

Professor: Surajit Sen

Department: Physics

College: University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo), Buffalo, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love professor sen. He is so so passionate about students and really does care about his students. I hated physics prior coming to class and came out loving it. Unlike the other professors, sen actually teaches instead of reading off slides. There are quizzes each week which are pretty east if you study. The exams are based off lectures and hw

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sen does his job very well. There is a quiz every class. If the class quiz average is low he starts offering extra credit on the quizzes later in the semester. Will do a lot to make sure his students get the best grade they can. Do hw and rewatch lecture recordings before quizzes. Test problems are from the HW and lecture. Fair grader.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, good teaching, tough course, needed to work awfully hard, but it's worth it. recommended!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HORRIBLE course! I wish I can get a chance to resign it. Don't take it!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• 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:

Gives a lot of quizzes, no quiz if you are late.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No recording for lecture, only chalk talk. If you want to pass the course with a good grade, you have to complete all the homework and not to miss any quizzes. And quiz grades count as 50% of the total grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sen is fantastic, especially for a prerequisite course like PHY101. He cares about his students and periodically asks students about their thoughts on the course and what can be done to improve. You HAVE to study for this course and the weekly quizzes seem like a lot, but if you keep up with them you'll be fine

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

To do well in this class you NEED to study your notes rigorously and re-work problems in homework and the practice problems he does in class. The quizzes are a HUGE part of your grade so go over your notes multiple times before the class and you'll succeed in this class. He gives a grade you deserves, so be consistent and show effort.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is not too difficult, but definitely not the easiest class. Quizzes in every lecture, which are not bad & you need to go over his notes for those. Exams aren't horrible. He likes to give extra credit on the quizzes which does help with your overall grade. He's not a bad prof if you talk to him

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AWESOME TEACHER! HE IS CLEAR AND HELPFUL AND REALLY WANTS HIS STUDENTS TO DO WELL. MAKE SURE YOU REVIEW YOUR NOTES AND DEFINITELY GO TO CLASS. HE HAS QUIZZES EVERY CLASS BUT DON'T FEEL INTIMIDATED ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS REVIEW AND DO THE ONLINE HW. CAN'T SAY IT IS AN EASY A, YOU NEED TO WORK IN THIS CLASS (but that is all physics classes).

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 101
• 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:

Very nice professor. You can tell he tried to make joke at class. Would take him again. Go to class and do study for quiz everyday then you will get a A. Not even B

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

SUPER helpful in office hours. Do the online homework (even if it's only 10% of your grade) and you'll be fine. Tests are curved fairly. Incredibly sassy and hilarious, and at the same time he legitimately cares about his students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tough course but he teaches you how to understand the stuff and solve problems. Extremely helpful, in the end gives good grades too.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof Sen is cares for the success of his students. Everything he teaches is done beautifully on the board. There are quizzes in every class and they really matter. The quizzes can be tough. The exams are okay but the final was comprehensive and quite tough. Getting an A is not too hard but you need to make sure you attend his office hours for help.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He seems intimidating but if you go to his office hours he really does want you to do well and is there to help you.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sen is a very good teacher and gives detailed lectures with notes online. He has a lot of online homework which is optional, but you should try to do it so that you get good grades on the quizzes every class. You can miss the usual of 3 classes but then he will start giving you 0's for the quizzes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AP101
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He wants everyone to pass but you have to put in all of your time and energy for it while juggling other classes. Ive gone to every class, recitation and office hours by both himself and the TA's, and have done all the work yet its STILL unclear to me. It's the hardest class Ive ever taken. Take it with a different teacher or at a different school.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sen is the best Professor you will ever have. He's not only brilliant, but he has easy notes to follow that he pans out in lecture for you on the board usually and not on Powerpoint slides. His lectures were specially designed by him and his original work. He recv'd a standing ovation the last day of class. Ty Prof.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a professor who truly wants his student to learn. His lectures are clear and easy to understand. The professors puts in his own time and effort to help his students but he also expects his students to do the same. Make sure you study your notes and complete the HW. Many students fail due to their lack of effort in this subject.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't know why he has such low ratings. He's one of my fav profs at UB. The hw DOES prepare you for the exams, as long as you understand them. Quizzes aren't difficult either, just review your notes of the previous lecture the night before and UNDERSTAND concepts, and you'll be fine. His office hours are a must and he's actually a really cool guy.