Reviews of professor Ilias Cholis

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
It's obvious English isn't his first language and you can tell he's trying to translate in his head. Sometimes he can't translate coherently, so his lesson can be confusing. When he gets really stuck, he gives up leaving it unfinished to teach yourself at home. It's not hard because Google is helpful, it's just exhausting to do it for 4 months.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Cholis is a very sweet professor. To get an A in this class, watch the lectures, do his exam review guide (some of the questions are verbatim off there), and go to his office hours. He spent lots of time explaining things in office hour for me. Overall, he cares a lot. Make sure to do the hw. You will then get an A.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Do not register with this professor. He is very hard to understand with a heavy accent, not that great at breaking down problems, and flies through the lecture without teaching at a steady paste for everyone to understand. You will regret taking him, especially if math isn't your strongest subject.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Physics, is a hard class specially if you are new to it. I am not that bright in physics, but I did manage to pass. Webassign hw is not on the exam pay very close attention to the study guide/review for quiz that he makes available & do them and you should be able to pass the exams. I would take this class over again, he is very supportive/nice.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
With the extra credit offered pretty doable class. Make sure you complete every homework assignment. Stay on top of things! Exams are written and multiple choice

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Physics is a tough course to begin with, but it is not made easier with Professor Cholis. He rushes in the lectures and expects everyone to have prior physics knowledge. The WebAssign homework wasnt horribly difficult, but it didnt properly prepare you for his exams as his exams were nothing like the homework or the textbook problems.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Even though lectures were prerecorded he would trail off often, leave sentences unfinished, mumble, ect. Knows what he is talking about, but it is difficult to understand him. Can come off as rude and slightly crass. If you need to have a prof who actually teaches, this is not your guy.