Jose Sosa - Rutgers - State University of New Jersey

Professor: Jose Sosa
Department: Mathematics
College: Rutgers - State University of New Jersey
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CALC152
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Sosa is definitely a well intentioned man. However, he does not clarify concepts anywhere nearly enough clearly and explains problems in a complex manner. I highly recommend to not bother attending the recitation sections and to do the assigned workshop problems on your own. He is a difficult grader as well, so make sure you detail all work.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CALC151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I had him for Fall calc 151 at Rutgers, god awful recitation teacher. Doesn't explain anything and put us straight into break out room, expect us to learn the topic and do hard conceptual questions on ourselves. He grades on his standards and doesn't tell you what you did or why it's marked wrong. Switch out ASAP if you have him
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CALC152
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Currently taking Calc 152 with him online over the summer. Almost half of our assignments have not been graded including workshops dating back to before the first exam. He fails to post homework assignments on time, and gives quizzes almost every class if he remembers to post the homework. T
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MATH152
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This my second time taking the class and it is a summer class so it is faster. But honestly, I have been learning everything through online sources and tutors. He is a nice guy, but he can't really teach. He doesn't really know what is going on and seems to be lost most of the time. I tried to go to office hours and he confused me more.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CALC152
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The following is a review for his Calc 152 summer class. One of the worst professors I've ever had. Lectures are long and confusing; homework takes hours to complete. There is at least one quiz per week. More than half the class failed the first exam and he refuses to acknowledge this. Doesn't stay on top. Not helpful, even during office hours.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CALC152
  • Grade Received: INC
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Terrible at online teaching. Jumps around and explains nothing at all. I have to attend his 2-hour lecture then watch a 3-hour lecture on youtube, and get help from various sources in order to do my homework, and it's still damn near impossible. Worst experience I have ever had, but this is not atypical if you're going to Rutgers.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CALC135
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I'M CURRENTLY TAKING CALC 135 WITH HIM-- THIS IS MY SECOND TIME TAKING THIS CLASS AND I AM CURRENTLY ON TRACK FOR A HIGH B. HE IS APPROACHABLE AND ANSWERS ALL QUESTIONS. HE CARES ABOUT HIS STUDENTS WHO PUT FORTH EFFORT. RECOMMEND HIM ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE RETAKING CALC 135 OVER THE SUMMER.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CALC135
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's kind of awkward, but is a pretty good recitation instructor overall. He goes over any questions you may have, and his quizzes at the end of class are exactly like the practice problems that he does right before. Sometimes he even leaves his notes on the board during quizzes which is great.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CALC135
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
As a student who struggled with 135 and failed before, taking Jose was a blessing in disguise. While outside of the class work is still needed to do well, Jose definitely cares about his student and wants them to do well. Don't listen to these horrible reviews on this professor, Calc is tough no matter who you have, but Jose is a fine professor
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CALC135
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing guy, just get used to his style. Best recitation professor
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CALC151
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Heavy handed grader; will dock lots of points if things are "sloppy" or otherwise poorly done in his eyes, even if the procedure is correct. Made recitation hell. Not understandable by any stretch of the word.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CALC152
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Shocked by reviews because I found the recitation with him to be very helpful. He did all of the problems that we asked him to do and explained them clearly. Gave lots of helpful review problems before exams. A reasonable grader and pleasant to talk to. Has a very slight, nice-sounding accent (English is very clear and correct).
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CALC135
  • 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:
he explains things extremely well. I don't understand why people don't like him. He can come off as a little snotty, but honestly explains the material extremely well. He also goes over the exact material that's gonna be on the quiz before he gives out the quiz
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CALC151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Had him for TA for calc 151. I can see why people find it difficult to learn from him, but I had him for recitation and it was ok. He often puts the same questions gone over in the recitations on the quiz so as long as you're there and know your material, it's whatever.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CALC152
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The TA was very in his own mindset and did not care much for what the students had to say. He was not very helpful when asked to go over a math problem from the homework or the recitation. He would through it or say that he doesn't have time and then would proceed to just walk around the room. Absolutely terrible! DO NOT TAKE by all means if poss.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CALC152
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
he's a face who gives impossible problems and every point we lose during the semester on an assignment, he absorbs to make him stronger do you think is a qt incredible!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CALC152
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I have him for recitation, he speaks slightly broken english, his workshops are impossible and you should expect yourself spending hours on it just for 5 points. Also tough grader, so those hours will get you maybe 3 points Literally did not review anything from lecture. Avoid if possible.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: 138
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
do not take this class if you can't self-teach. If you're taking calc 1 you should be fine, if you're taking calc 2 you should still be fine as long as you teach yourself everything. Easy A if you do the work
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: 640152
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Calc 152 is REALLY HARD no matter what professor you have. Prof. Sosa is a really kind person who really cares about you and is passionate about math. Unfortunately, his lectures can be confusing, he gets confused, and he makes a good amount of mistakes. But, if you pay close attention and ask questions, you should be fine.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CALC138
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Sosa gives very unclear lectures. He seems nervous while lecturing and answers questions poorly and vaguely. I do think he's a good guy but he's not a good professor. Recitation is where I learned all the material. Tests are not easy and the average was very low. Class is challenging but not impossible -- I did manage to get an A.
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