AI Rate Professor

Physical Science

Razmic Shirvanian

PHYS2B · PHYS1A · PHYSICS2B · PHYS2A · 23 lifetime ratings

AI rating
39/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
45.83%
Difficulty
3.9

The decision

Take him only if you can self-study physics and .

Best fit · Self Taught ProPolarizing LecturerTest HeavySelf-Study RequiredHeavy HomeworkFair But Tough
  • Student experience is sharply split between students who find him caring and clear and students who say lectures are .
  • Grades can be fair when homework and exams align, but and .
  • Online reviews are consistently negative and , and little support.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

An A is possible with , and , but it is not a low-effort grade.

In-person evidence includes some fair A paths, while and .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Physics , and without strong self-study skills.

Both formats describe challenge, but .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

as strictly mandatory, but , and office hours appear important for survival.

In-person reviews recommend coming to lecture, while online .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

45/100

and test-heavy physics, while many others say to avoid him.

In-person recommendations are polarized, while all online reviews are negative.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

48/100

Some students praise partial credit, , and completion-based homework, but and few high-stakes exams.

Format shift

, while online reviews lean stricter and less transparent.

Workload

Heavy

25/100

Reviews repeatedly mention lots of , and major study time outside class.

Format shift

Both online and also calling it unrewarded busy work.

Teaching experience

Poor

42/100

Teaching quality is highly inconsistent because positive reviews praise clear examples while and a hard-to-understand accent.

Format shift

In-person reviews are polarized, while online reviews consistently report weak communication and support.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

86/100

Grades are , and a small number of high-stakes assessments, with homework and labs secondary.

Format shift

Both formats show exam-heavy grading, with online reviews giving the .

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mixed, with some praising fair tests and caring help while , and harsh exam outcomes.

Main concern

Lecture clarity and .

What students said

“ and and lecture material.”
PHYS2A
“The teacher was very difficult to understand.”
PHYS2A

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are strongly negative, citing weak , and .

Main concern

Students felt unsupported and on their own.

What students said

“You are on your own in this class.”
PHYS2A
“Lectures bounce around & .”
PHYS2A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, but they do not clearly prove open-book rules, webcam use, Lockdown Browser, or proctoring policy.

Test HeavyFew High-Stakes ExamsHard ExamsPartial Credit Varies

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and finals, but they do not clearly prove open-book rules, closed-book rules, or proctoring requirements.

Three Exams And FinalFew High-Stakes TestsHard Exams
“There's 3 exams and a final”
PHYS2A
“Four Questions on the ”
PHYS1A

Online

Online reviews describe exams as high-stakes and harshly graded, but they do not clearly .

Test HeavyLow Exam AverageExam Feedback Concern
“first exam class avg was a 51.8 with 85 as highest /100.”
PHYS2A
“ ”
PHYS2A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ if you aren't very good at self study, but if you're willing to focus on the lecture topics on your own time it's very doable.”

Voice snapshots generated from 24 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

42/100

“The teacher was very difficult to understand.”

📚 Workload Pressure

25/100

“Also . Nobody could keep up.”

🧪

32/100

“There's 2 exams a final so if you fail one you will not pass.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are very good, interesting and surprisingly humorous
  • and really helps you understand the concepts.
  • mumbles when giving lectures
  • You are on your own in this class.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • , but he did give partial + extra credits.
  • Exam averages ranged from 40-60%
  • very little partial credit is handed out.

Theme 3

🧭 About Student Fit

  • Ask questions!
  • Make sure to review often.
  • .
  • !

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

24

Recent reviews read by the AI

23

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The 24 reviews span many years and include detailed, , and format differences.

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 52
3 out of 50
2 out of 52
1 out of 511

Course coverage

PHYS2A16 reviews
PHYS1A6 reviews
PHYS2B1 review
PHYSICS2B1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

23 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 2 · A 7

B range

5

B 5

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

6

Drop/Withdrawal 5 · Rather not say 1