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Science

Dipen Bhattacharya

PHY4ABC · AST1A · PHY4A · PHY4AB · ASTRONOMY · ASTRO1A · ASTRONOMY11 · ASTROA · PHY4A4C · AST1 · PHY4B · PHY10 · 34 lifetime ratings

AI rating
58/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
61.54%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

Take Dipen Bhattacharya only if you want rigorous physics and will aggressively use office hours and study support.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTest heavyScattered lecturesOffice hours helpGenerous curveInspirational physicist
  • Physics with Dr. B is widely seen as hard, test-heavy, and .
  • Students who use office hours, SI, and study groups often succeed and praise his care.
  • Opinions split between life-changing mentor and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

36/100

As are possible with , and office hours, but exams are hard and .

Almost ; one online student still needed tutoring and resubmits.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

PHY4 series content is repeatedly called one of the hardest on campus with and homework.

In-person physics reviews dominate; astronomy sections sound easier.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

and labs, while others allow more flexibility if you keep up independently.

; in-person answers are mixed.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

, while and warn about disorganization.

In-person opinions are split; the .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

54/100

Substantial curves, dropped lowest tests, and , but .

Format shift

Curve and .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Lots of , and constant self-study outside class.

Format shift

In-person PHY4 reviews dominate workload complaints.

Teaching experience

Average

64/100

Strong subject mastery and care for learners compete with scattered lectures and organization complaints.

Format shift

; online also notes scattered lectures.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Tests and finals dominate outcomes, with labs and but .

Format shift

.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

33 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and test-centered; admirers call him inspirational while and the Canvas setup messy.

Main concern

and .

What students said

“Honestly one of the ... and very note heavy”
PHY4A
“The lectures were all over the place it felt like a fever dream”
PHY4A
“This course is definitely one of the hardest at MVC... Graded on a .”
PHY4B

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

The single online PHY4A review says lectures feel scattered but tutoring, the book, resubmits, and office hours can make the class workable.

Main concern

and tutoring.

What students said

“One thing about this class is that the lectures are all over the place. Tutoring and reviewing the book is a must”
PHY4A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are hard and central to the grade, though , and .

Hard in-class testsPractice tests helpLowest test droppedSubstantial curve

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, with practice tests, review sessions, curves, and lowest-test drops.

Hard testsPractice testsDrop lowest testCurve
“ and completely different from whats on the homework.”
PHY4A
“ .”
PHY4A
“Graded on a .”
PHY4B

Online

One online review does not clearly describe proctoring or options on homework and labs.

Homework and lab resubmits
“he will let you resubmit any terrible grade you get the homework and lab.”
PHY4A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ . For your own good if you ever want to go into physics... This is the kind of education every college student in physics should be getting.”

Voice snapshots generated from 34 mostly in-person physics and astronomy reviews, balancing inspiration and stress. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

64/100

“He is a great physicist but not great professor.”

🔥 Course Difficulty

28/100

“This course is definitely one of the hardest at MVC, right up there with Calc 3.”

❤️ Mentorship Value

80/100

“Dr. B Is a very inspirational man and well respected around the world... this man changed the way I see things.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and very note heavy
  • His lectures are all over the place
  • he really does care about your success

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • one of the hardest at MVC
  • Graded on a
  • and completely different from whats on the homework

Theme 3

🛠️ About Success Strategies

  • Try to go to his office hours as much as you can
  • Study groups are a BIG must
  • do the practice tests

Data context

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Analysis sample

34

Recent reviews read by the AI

34

Lifetime ratings

80/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-four reviews span many years with detailed, recurring themes on difficulty, organization, and mentoring despite some older short comments.

Inside 34 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 517
4 out of 56
3 out of 55
2 out of 52
1 out of 54

Course coverage

PHY4A18 reviews
AST12 reviews
AST1A2 reviews
PHY102 reviews
PHY4AB2 reviews
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PHY4B2 reviews
ASTRO1A1 review
ASTROA1 review
ASTRONOMY1 review
ASTRONOMY111 review
PHY4A4C1 review
PHY4ABC1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

14 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 1 · A 5 · A- 1

B range

3

B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 1