Desi Saludes - Hillsborough Community College (all campuses)

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Desi Saludes - Hillsborough Community College (all campuses)

Professor: Desi Saludes

Department: Physics

College: Hillsborough Community College (all campuses)

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PHY1025
Grade Received: D+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Please don't take this class with this professor. He never responds to the emails and never gives a chance to do extra credit. He posts videos which gives very little knowledge about a certain topic. He was never there to help during the entire course. He put some notes which was helpful with the test. Otherwise, all it was a horrible experience.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PHY1025
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Saludes is a great teacher. Provides fun online videos, chapter notes and test reviews. Be sure to take the quizzes before trying the exams. They help a lot. Important to keep up on the work. All chapters are cumulative. You cant cram in one night and pass this course. Answers emails right away. Highly recommend the workshops at the STEM center!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PHY2049
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took professor Saludes the semester before covid started so I am already graduated from HCC and now enrolled in an Engineering program elsewhere. I cannot stress this enough, pay attention to what he does in class because everything he says is to help you down the road in your engineering courses. He gives you a huge advantage.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PHY1025
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I'm still in this class but the prof has been great. I had a car accident and was in the hospital for 10 days. He worked with me and allowed me to make up the work I missed. The video lectures are clear (and fun) and there are lots of quizzes to help you prepare for the exams. The textbook is available online if you look around so don't buy it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PHY1025
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Easy course if you know basic algebra. Just read the chapter notes and the exam reviews before all the tests and make sure you can do those specific types of problems. I hardly read the text although it was required. Big emphasis on converting units, so make sure you can do those.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PHY1025
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

One of the worst professors that I've ever had. He sets you up to fail and doesn't help in any way. He doesn't post lectures/powerpoints of any kind that would be beneficial towards your learning. He expects you just to understand the material without even teaching it. And when you reach out for help all he has to offer is the tutoring center.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PHY1025
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Holy crap! Do not take this class with this instructor! Tests are nothing like the reviews. He doesnt teach at all ��. Expects students to know everything beforehand.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PHY1025
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class is a very low level class, easier than my high school physis class. Prof Saludes answers emails quickly and is available for zoom meetings even outside his syllabus office hours. The class is online so you have to keep up if you want to do well on the tests. Pretty easy A if you follow the schedule.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: 2048PHYSI
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Hes extremely unhelpful and doesnt teach. There are zero lectures posted and his only videos are from some guys YouTube. Do Not Take his class. Worst professor I have had so far.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PHY1025
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is very nice man and was willing to help with me when my mom got sick with covid and i missed several assignments. Exams not too hard but you need study and do conversion assignment.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PHY20482049
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took Saludes for physics 1 and physics 2 calc based. He's a very knowledgeable professor and clearly knows the subject. Gives a thorough and understandable answer to any question during lecture as well as after class. He's a very blunt person but cares about his students and wants them to pass. Exams are very difficult and requires studying.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PHY1025
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

his exams are nothing like the lectures or quizzes. He will ask you about stuff in the exams that wasnt even remotely close to being in the notes or on the quizzes, and on top of that he doesnt have the quizzes and exams available for preview after completely so you can see what you got right and got wrong.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PHY1025
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Do not take this class with this professor. The online course has zero reviews, exams are nothing like the quizzes, and they are extremely counter intuitive because they are made so you cant view all the questions and solve the ones you know, then go back to solve the others. You have to do each one individually and it wastes a ton of given time.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PHY1025
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I have taken this class because it is one of my electives. I'm glad that I have taken it. It was hard but I learned a lot because Mr. Saludes is very knowledgeable and he can answer all our questions related to the topics. He is a funny guy and I enjoyed the class. He provided chapter notes which are really helpful in studying for the exams.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PHY2049
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Saludes is a wonderful professor and is fantastic at his job. On the first day of class he makes it very clear what his expectations are for the semester. If you follow what he says you will have no issues. However the only downside to his class is that the only grades are the 4 exams throughout the semester but there is optional homework

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PHY1025
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This professor is very knowledgeable on the material he just lacks the ability to be able to teach. He switches from English to Spanish. He can be outputting and rude. He makes smart remarks towards students without realizing that he is being disrespectful. He could be a great professor if he sticks to teaching the right way.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PHY101
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took this class as a hybrid course over the summer. It was very difficult and I had to hire a tutor. He grades very hard and only gives one extra credit assignment. You will also have to take a lot of quizzes. I even tried asking for help when class ended and he was very harsh and cut me down in front of the other students. I don't recommend.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PHY101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing professor. Prepare to take notes, and study.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PHY2048
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is a 5-star teacher because you can really learn a lot. He makes every point clear and gives examples to show different ways to come up with solutions. It is useless to get an easy A but learned nothing, in that case, you are wasting your money. Think about why you come to school and you will take his class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PHY2049
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took Physics 1&2 with Saludes. He truly knows the material he teaches you, is available to ask questions both during office hours and canvas, and will discuss homework if asked. The exams are of high and exacting difficulty. Saludes does not teach with enough examples to prepare you for exams. You are taught general concepts with no real numbers.

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