AI Rate Professor

Science

Sung Soo Park

PHYSCI · PHYSICS · 4A · ENGRB17L · PHYBA · PHYSC4A · SCIENCE · PHYSB2A · SUMER09 · PHYSICS2A · PHYS4A · PHYB2A · PHYSB4A · PHYS2A · 35 lifetime ratings

AI rating
37/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
33.33%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you can self-teach physics from notes, homework, labs, and tutoring rather than relying on engaging lectures.

Best fit · Self Taught ProLecture-heavyBoring deliveryTest-heavySelf-study requiredMixed grading experience
  • Reviews are highly mixed, but , and lecture style.
  • A good grade can be earned if , and .
  • The course depends heavily on tests, labs, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

56/100

Some students call it easy when they study notes and homework, but , and high effort.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

The physics content is not always described as impossible, but and .

, and they show major variation by course and student background.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Students , and discussion hours matter because tests draw from class material.

.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

35/100

Many students advise avoiding him due , and dismissive responses to questions.

Recommendation .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

52/100

Tests can be predictable from notes and homework, but and little room for .

Format shift

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Workload

Heavy

35/100

Students mention lots of , and outside tutoring.

Format shift

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Teaching experience

Poor

42/100

Reviews repeatedly describe him as , and unhelpful with questions, despite some praise for knowledge and structure.

Format shift

Teaching evidence is entirely in person.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

Grades are described as dominated by tests, finals, lab exams, quizzes, and .

Format shift

All .

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

35 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person reviews describe a test-heavy physics instructor whose class can be passable with but frustrating if .

Main concern

Many , and weak for answering questions.

What students said

“He's not good at explaining concepts breezes thru everything.”
PHYS4A
“95% of and STRAIGHT from your lecture notes and homework.”
PHYSB4A
“I spent 2 hours a day, 4 times a week with a tutor to learn the material.”
PHYSB2A

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews describe frequent multiple-choice and lab exams, but .

Multiple Choice TestsTest-HeavyLab ExamsFinalQuizzes

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe test-heavy courses with multiple-choice tests, lab exams, quizzes, and finals, but .

Multiple Choice TestsTest-HeavyLab ExamsFinalQuizzes
“The !”
PHYS4A
“Over 70% of so make sure you prepare.”
PHYSB4A
“3 lecture exams, 2 lab exams, many quizes. and .”
PHYSCI

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you've never had physics before, be ready to put work into understanding it on your end with hours at the tutor and learning from friends more than lecture.”

Voice snapshots generated from 35 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, assessment, workload, and student support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

42/100

“Professor Park is an extremely old school teacher.”

📝

88/100

“Over 70% of so make sure you prepare.”

👍 Recommendation Level

35/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • This fool is one of the most boring professors I've ever taken.
  • He stands up front going through the packet that he had made and makes you copy all the notes from what he puts.
  • Professor Park is an extremely old school teacher.
  • Parks just doesn't teach too well.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • A good grade is quite easy to obtain.
  • He is difficult at times though a good grade can be earned with effort.
  • The class isn't extremely difficult, but it requires studying.
  • so you cannot afford to slack.

Theme 3

📝 About Exams and Work

  • 95% of and STRAIGHT from your lecture notes and homework.
  • Over 70% of so make sure you prepare.
  • and 2 tests.
  • The !

Theme 4

⚠️ About Student Support

  • He cant answer questions well its beyond him how students could be struggling.
  • Not helpful. I spent 2 hours a day, 4 times a week with a tutor to learn the material.
  • asking questions is often difficult as he usually makes you seem like an idiot.
  • Don't be afraid to .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

35

Recent reviews read by the AI

35

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-five in-person reviews across many years provide broad evidence, with , and self-study.

Inside 35 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 59
3 out of 58
2 out of 512
1 out of 52

Course coverage

PHYSB4A11 reviews
PHYS2A4 reviews
PHYS4A4 reviews
PHYSB2A4 reviews
PHYSICS3 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

A range

2

A 2

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

2

C 1 · C- 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2