AI Rate Professor

Mathematics & Science

Bogdan Popescu

ASTR010 · PHYS006 · PHY002 · PHYS008 · PHYS002 · 24 lifetime ratings

AI rating
38/100
RMP rating
3.1/5
Take again
58.33%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

Only take him if , and prefer online PHYS008-style sections over his harshest in-person physics terms.

Best fit · Self Taught ProStrict no-partial-credit graderPolarizing personalityLots of homeworkFunny lectures for fansSelf-study heavy
  • Students either love his humor and , and unhelpful.
  • , quizzes, labs, and no late work.
  • Some easier courses feel like free As that leave physics/engineering students underprepared later.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

Some courses are easy As with study, but strict all-or-nothing grading and .

Online PHYS008 leans easier; in-person PHYS002/006 reports more brutal grading and prep concerns.

Is the course easy?

Standard

42/100

Physics content and pace vary by course, often easier than a UC but still demanding weekly problem work.

Online PHYS008/ASTR feel lighter; core PHYS002 in both formats feels tougher.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

, and missing structure hurts because lectures may not be recorded.

; some online PHYS008 terms are more flexible.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

54/100

; recommendation hinges on whether you click with his humor versus strict grading style.

Online PHYS008 reviews are warmer; older in-person PHYS002 reviews are much more negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

Frequent Tough grader tags, zero partial credit on multi-step problems, and all-or-nothing quizzes and exams.

Format shift

Strictness appears in both formats; online students still note dropped quizzes in some PHYS002 terms.

Workload

Heavy

34/100

Multiple weekly HW, quizzes, labs, and group tasks are common; short courses can feel daily-due intensive.

Format shift

PHYS008 online tasks are short but many; PHYS002 more often called excessive.

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

Passionate humorous lectures for supporters versus rude, unclear, or .

Format shift

Online fans emphasize humor and care; in-person critics emphasize accent, rants, and limited help.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Heavy mix of homework, labs, quizzes, and sections.

Format shift

Similar mix online and in person; .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person physics often described as , and sometimes unhelpful, with a minority calling him funny and a fair if .

Main concern

No partial credit, harsh interpersonal tone, and weak prep for the next physics course.

What students said

“The class is a very easy A, but you will not learn anything and will be very behind moving forward.”
PHYS006
“The quizzes and , so don't mess up.”
PHYS002
“Very rude and .”
PHY002

Remote format

Online

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online sections range from highly praised PHYS008 with short weekly tasks and formulas on tests to PHYS002/006 complaints about strict grading, volume of work, and unprofessional interactions.

Main concern

and inconsistent professionalism.

What students said

“Weekly gives 2 HW, 1 quiz, 1 lab, 1 group assignment, 1 lab, and 1 extra credit HW, all taking less than 30 minutes each.”
PHYS008
“Very unprofessional, rude, and condescending professor.”
PHY002
“Incorrect answers so beware. if you can!”
PHYS008

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and but harsh in scoring, sometimes with formulas given and problems drawn from prior quizzes.

All-or-nothing scoringFormulas provided on some quizzes/testsQuiz-derived midterm/final problemsNo partial credit

Assessment risk

Standard

44/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and all-or-nothing exams with solutions released after due dates.

All-or-nothing quizzes/examsStrict lab gradingSolutions after due
“The quizzes and , so don't mess up. He sends the solutions to them after they are due.”
PHYS002
“He is very strict and specific in terms of and quizzes.”
PHYS002

Online

Online reviews mention formulas on quizzes/tests, all-or-nothing scoring, and .

Formulas givenAll-or-nothingMT and final from quizzes
“Gives you formulas on the quizzes/tests.”
PHYS008
“MT & final problems are from quizzes. .”
PHYS008
“Does not matter if you solved the problem correctly if even one thing is ”
PHYS006

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Poor reviews are nothing like they described. His lectures are hilarious. ... , so read carefully! Very passionate!”

Voice snapshots generated from 24 multi-course physics reviews, contrasting online PHYS008 praise with stricter PHYS002 experiences. Credibility rating: High.

😂 Humor and Passion

62/100

“His lectures are hilarious. Gotta give him credit for his accent”

⚖️

28/100

“He will give you zero credit for a correct answer if you miss a step in your work”

📚 Workload Reality

34/100

“Since it is an 8 week course there is homework due everyday but and fair.”

🚫

30/100

“ , and expect to find a tutor or outside help”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Personality

  • He is very funny and expresses his love for Costco on multiple occasions.
  • Very unprofessional, rude, and condescending professor.
  • You can tell he genuinely cares about students and their success.

Theme 2

📈 About Learning Outcomes

  • The class is a very easy A, but you will not learn anything and will be very behind moving forward.
  • If you keep up with the work and attend lectures you will learn a LOT.
  • Get ready to study on your own if .

Theme 3

📝

  • , so read carefully!
  • Hes tough with grading and doesnt believe he should give partial credit since he gives us the formulas already
  • There are strict deadlines, meaning no late work at all.

Data context

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Analysis sample

24

Recent reviews read by the AI

24

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

24 reviews across multiple physics courses and formats from 2020-2025 show a stable split between enthusiastic fans and .

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 53
3 out of 54
2 out of 52
1 out of 57

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

20 reported outcomes

A range

12

A+ 1 · A 11

B range

1

B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

7

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 4