Mesfin Taye - West Los Angeles College

Professor: Mesfin Taye
Department: Physics
College: West Los Angeles College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PHY007
  • 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:
Took him for Spring 2022 in-person but all tests were online. Only for his in-person class, he gave extra credit for 2 projects. Tests are MC. He really wants everyone to pass so he gives a lot of extra credit and curves the final exam. He is really nice and gives us handwritten PDF notes and PPTs. I recommend for an easy A!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PHSYICS037
  • 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:
One of the best professors I've had in all of college. Wish every professor was like him. Accent can be a little tough to understand sometimes, but he's willing to repeat and help you grasp the information. I would for sure recommend him. Theres only three tests in total (final included).
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PHY006
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Physics is hard but Dr. Taye makes it simple with his PPTs and PDFs. He gives ALOT of extra credit and is ALWAYS asking if we have questions. Hes very nice and very understanding. Only a few HW problems per chapter from the book that you can find off a Weebly. Exams are MC non-cumulative. Id recommend him for anyone looking for an easy(ish) A!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PHY06
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing professor! I was so nervous to take Physics and he's made the class/concepts so understandable. He really cares about your success, I'm taking him again for the second part of Physics (:
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PHY037
  • 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:
Dr. Taye is one of the professors that simplify physics. He gives a lecture from handwritten notes. Even though sometimes difficult to read his notes, the way he explains the subject makes the subject interesting. Take him!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS006
  • 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:
Outstanding professor!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PHY038
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Sloppy and disorganized. Not a lot of work, and you might get an A, but you'll need Youtube if you want to actually learn. Lectures consist of him reading over prewritten problems in sloppy handwriting that have been scanned onto the computer. Tests are mult choice (so no partial credit), including the final, which is half your grade
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS007
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
during the pandemic, he went slowly through the chapters and always asks if we have questions. He really wants the class to understand the material and prepares the students that are going to take the MCAT. 3 exams majority of your grade and they get harder but the hw prepares you for the exam. Hw and labs (labs done online) worth little points.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PHYSICS7
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Simplifies the concepts and tries very hard for the class to understand the material. Wants everyone to succeed and even preps the class for the MCAT. The 3 test are majority of your grade, labs and hw are a small portion of your grade. Took the class during the pandemic. Hint: The hw preps you for the exams. Ask questions !
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS037
  • 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:
Had this professor in the spring and loved his teaching style.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS007
  • 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:
I grasp the knowledge of mechanics and electromagnetism from Dr. Taye while taking phys 6 and phys 7. Not only makes the subject matter simple but also makes it easy to understand. Focus on his lecture slides to get an A.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS037
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Great professor!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS037
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is one of the best physics prof. His exams are simple but needs critical thinking. Make sure to attend his lectures.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PHY037
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I imagine he would be wonderful in person. Taken remote during the pandemic, he seemed disinterested and disorganized. He's very nice, and he has a knack for simplifying complicated material, but his class was so easy we didn't end up learning much. Labs took maybe 10 minutes a week. His tests were mult chc & full of typos, which made it stressful
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PHYSICS007
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Physics itself is really hard but Professor Taye truly simplified the subject. I took him both fall and spring semesters, and while the content does get harder in physics 7 compared to physics 6, the amount of homework gets lighter. However, it is a little difficult to contact him outside of class.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PHYSICS6
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Took him for winter and i did not regret it at all. The homework assignments are helpful and the the labs are very easy as well. He gives you full credit for attempting to do them. There are two midterms, which are easy. The final was not bad, you just have to study pretty well and he will help you prepare for it. He also gives extra credit.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS06
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • 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 fairly easy because he works hard to make sure his students understand the material. He grades fairly and is understanding to student situations! You can find the book online or from a peer. Take him, he is the best physics teacher. 3 tests including the final. Labs are easy. Homework is challenging, but helps prepare for the final.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PHY007
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Be careful that the final worth a lot of points. Other than he is amazing professor.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PHYSICS006
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
attend his lecture as the exam is based on the lecture.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PHY037
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
nice class
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