Amit Lath - Rutgers - State University of New Jersey

Professor: Amit Lath

Department: TBD

College: Rutgers - State University of New Jersey

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS124H
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is actually the best professor I've ever had for physics. He has a way of making concepts understood during lecture that I didn't think was possible. He does go pretty fast so read the textbook before class and also he claims not to curve the class, but he's also ok with everyone in the class getting an A and his hw and quizzes are easy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHY271
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was extremely difficult, and if it wasn't for the very generous final curve I would have failed that class. He is a relatively good lecturer, but often gets impatient if you ask too many questions.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHY110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Attendance isn't necessarily mandatory but going to class helps your understanding of astronomy more. He says things in class that aren't always in the book or on his slides that do show up on exams. Gives practice exams that are exactly like the midterm and final. He makes class enjoyable once he makes connections with his students. Fun class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, astronomy made no sense to me. I got a D on the midterm and decided to attend class more and take notes. The notes barely helped but the practice final was exactly like the real final (not for the midterm though) and I got a B on the final. got 100s on the homeworks and ended the class with an A. Easy grader.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I'm a political science and history major, and have never had any proclivity for the hard sciences. But Lath is so passionate about teaching physics, and so good at it, that he managed to make physics far more interesting than many of my major courses. He's also hilariously sarcastic and goes on educational rants.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS361
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lath is amazing. Homework and the midterm as well as the midterm didn't seem to account for much. He truly wants all of his students to know and appreciate physics more and he wants everyone to do well. He comes across as snarky but he's the best. Please go see him, he might seem scary but he is a good person at heart and really cares.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Passionate about Physics 106. Great class, fun, informative, not difficult, easy to study for. Do the homework and labs and clickers and you'll be fine. Nice guy would can intelligently teach you physics in ways you can clearly understand.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 361
• 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:

Had him for Quantum&Atomic Physics. Simplified the concepts and made himself available for office help. Exams are straight forward if you attend class and pay attention to his examples. He can come off as sarcastic and condescending, but this is just his sense of humor, he is very willing to help you succeed.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 361
• 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:

Wonderful professor. Yes, very sarcastic at times. Sensitive individuals may feel insulted at times, but he doesn't mean anything by it. SUPER good at simplifying concepts, SUPER willing to help outside of class. Always says his wish is for every student to ace the course.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS361
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Yes, he can be very sarcastic and straight forward at times. That being said, he is a fantastic professor and an all around nice guy. I would recommend anyone to take all of the classes he teaches.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYS351
• 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 Lath is such a great professor. Thermo is one of the hardest physics classes you can take as an undergrad and he was very aware of that. He makes himself available to his students. I highly recommend office hours he is very helpful not just with homework questions. I highly recommend him to anyone at RU.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: INTQU417
• 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:

I had him for intermediate quantum. If you have any problems see him in office hours, he is really nice and understanding. He is the type of professor that wants everyone to get an A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYS140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The Greenhouse Effect class itself is pretty easy but Professor Lath makes the experience comically odd. He seems to have a vendetta against solar panels and every lecture seems to revert back to the fact that solar panels are so awful. Homeworks are pretty easy, especially if you take the class with someone. Exams are short and multiple choice.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYS382
• 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:

Made mechanics understandable. Some hard material, but doable and he was always willing to help. Take home exams too which was a plus!!!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS382
• 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:

GREAT professor! The class is a little hard, but he makes everything really understandable, and really helps with everything!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYSI140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Only take if you are very interested in the subject if your not choose a diff class! Lath came off to be arrogant and not so nice when you asked him questions. Greenhouse effect was basically physics mixed with liberal views on "Global Warming". Grade consisted of 2 exams, 1 cumulative final and a couple of homework assignments. Overall alright....

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS381
• 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:

I took his class with Prof. Lath after failing with a different professor. So with experience, I can say Lath is an excellent professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lath, thank you for your support and your brilliance!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYS203
• 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:

Lath is awsome! He is so helpful and really wants you to do well. He was my recitation instructor for Physics 203 and helped me improve so much. I went from a 53 on the first exam to a 93 on the second. I recommend him if you are willing to work hard and show that you want to do well. He is really there to help you.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHY203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

hes ok