Nitin Kale - University of Southern California

Professor: Nitin Kale

Department: Information Science

College: University of Southern California

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ITP449
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He has such strong grasp of ML fundamentals and goes an extra mile in everything he does. He respects everyone's opinion and gives you a patient listening. He will unflinchingly explain a concept how many ever times it takes for the students to understand. He is very professional and swift in handling communications and controls the course so well!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ISE382
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he's a great teacher that explains concepts really well and often asks students what they don't understand and will cover it again. he is very clear what will be on the 2 tests and was generous with due dates for homework. the TA's grade some of the projects and they can be spotty but you can usually explain things to him well. super great guy

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ITP350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super nice and a really really good teacher. Highly recommend!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ISE382
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an excellent professor and truly cares about his students. You will learn a lot of useful things in his class, while enjoying the material. Highly recommend!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ISE583
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof! Easy to reach and gives good/productive feedback. Awesome personality and truly cares about students success.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ISE382
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher. explains clearly, straightforward exams. Even though attendance does not matter, come to every lecture cause he often spills exam questions in detail that will actually be asked in the exam. He gives lots of partial credit. No need to go to discussion unless you have questions, most of the hw answers could be found online.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ITP422
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This is the 2nd class I've had with Prof Kale. He has a good reputation within Viterbi and there's a good reason why. He knows his stuff and cares about his students. He grades harshly but fairly. An A is a 95%+, but is definitely attainable if you go to every class and make an effort.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ITP325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Kale is a very brilliant database wizard with an entertaining sense of humor. I recommend this class. However, it is near-impossible to get an A. He grades with a harshness that makes it seem like a curve is coming, but there is none. 95% is the only gateway to the A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ITP487
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Best class I took at USC!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ITP487
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very challenging grading scale and exams but an incredible professor who teaches real, tangible skills in an engaging way.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ITP487
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

SOLID. Great personallity, knowledgeable teacher, skilled instructor, easy-going.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ITP320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor. Response rate to questions is super fast. Knows his stuff very well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ITP455
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! Taking his SAP classes gets you job!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ISE382
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor all-around.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ITP320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teacher at ITP USC. He always available to help student in his room and also on email. He try student to work independently. He also guide for your career in SAP.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ITP320
• 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:

Hard class, but Kale is super enthusiastic and opens students up to the whole world of SAP. His course plan is very methodical and clear and he works hard for his students through quick email response and a lot of support online. Grading scale is kind of absurd, but I learned a lot of PRACTICAL knowledge.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ITP320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, funny, goes off topic, a stickler about grade scale, (A is 95 and above, only). Helpful, replies to e-mails fast. knowledgable, but the course itself was pretty boring...

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ISE482
• 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:

Prof. Kale is the ish man!!! This class isn't for everyone but you do learn a lot. You can never go wrong with one of his classes, be it ISE 382, ITP 320, etc.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ITP320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very unorganized. I hate the way he teaches, but the material itself helps alot. He is kinda assistant, not teacher.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ITP220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I liked this guy but his style of teaching isn't the best. You end up learning most of the stuff from the book excercises he assigns. But it is never the less a very good introduction to editing in premiere and aftereffects.