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Kaminaka, M. Stephen

Cumulative GPA: 2.58/4.00 with 15 evaluations
Presents Material Clearly: 2.17
Recognizes Student Difficulties: 2.42

Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering Department, Cal Poly, SLO
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BRAE 348 Senior Grade Earned: A General Ed 7:34 pm, Apr 6, 2013 Report Evaluation		One of the worst professors I've had at Poly (and you know I'm not lying because I did end up with an A). I am really interested in renewable energy so I was excited to take this class. However, Kaminaka failed to teach me anything worthwhile. His presentation of the material was very poor and it was next to impossible to study for the tests. The good news: All quizes and tests are open note/book and he gives full credit for all activities and news articles as long as you turn them in completed and follow instructions. I wouldn't take him, but this class isn't offered very often so it might be your only chance. Good luck!

BRAE 133 Freshman Grade Earned: A Required (Major) 7:43 pm, Mar 7, 2012 Report Evaluation		Kaminaka tries so hard to be funny, that its pretty funny. Most of his jokes are about beer for some reason. When he lectures something to the whole class, it can be pretty confusing. But once he's done, catch him will he's walking around and he will explain it a lot better. His assignments are easy and his grading isn't extremely strict. He's a really nice a friendly guy. I would recommend him for this course.

BRAE 133 Freshman Grade Earned: A Required (Major) 10:43 am, Apr 2, 2010 Report Evaluation		kaminaka although he may confuse you or waste class time, is an overall good teacher. he truly cares about his students and helps them in every way he can.

BRAE 121 Sophomore Grade Earned: N/A Required (Major) 2:36 pm, Mar 16, 2009 Report Evaluation		Professor Kaminaka can make the course material very confusing for the students. The final will kick you in the ass. There was multiple choice and tool ID, and some of the tools that were on the final we have never used or seen before. Make sure you actually read the textbook thoroughly if you want an A. However, there is a ton of text material so good luck. The labs were pretty easy. The students basically help each other all quarter but you're on your own for the final... I would not recommend this professor.

BRAE 133 Sophomore Grade Earned: C Required (Major) 4:35 pm, Mar 13, 2008 Report Evaluation		Kaminaka understands all sorts of things about drafting, there is no doubt about it, but his ability to convey his knowledge to students is limited. Nothing more can be said.

BRAE 133 Freshman Grade Earned: B Required (Major) 4:44 pm, Dec 12, 2007 Report Evaluation		Not very clear at all.

BRAE 133 Sophomore Grade Earned: B Required (Major) 11:31 am, Jan 30, 2005 Report Evaluation		Kaminaka... well seeing as how its inevitable you will need to take him couple of times as a brae major, you will need to get used to him. He is a nice guy who is a little scatter brained. He is super smart, but sometimes cannot relate to his students. Overall, he is a teacher who cares about the students in BRAE. Drafting is gonna be bitch no matter what, its just one of those classes you need to prepare you for autocad. Kaminaka really gets you to put time and precision into your work. He may grade a little harsh, but I don't think anyone actually failed 133. I would not reccoment him for 151, Kelly is better. But good old kam isnt going anywhere



BRAE 133 Freshman Grade Earned: A Required (Major) 2:18 am, Jun 14, 2004 Report Evaluation		Kaminaka is a great teacher. I enjoyed his class a lot. It was a lot for work but if you are able to get all of them done, it's an easy A. His assignments are pretty challenging. He gets very creative, and some require a lot of thinking. He is pretty strict in grading, but all you have to do is follow instructions. He is very approachable and willing to help you. Ask questions if you don't understand anything. He gives a lot of time to turn in labs. I learned a lot in that class including some history of drafting. He is a great teacher. It requires a lot of work but you can pull it of. Take him if u have a chance.

BRAE 151 Freshman Grade Earned: A Required (Major) 11:26 am, Apr 1, 2003 Report Evaluation		Dr. K is the sickest brae teacher i have had. His assignments might be frustrating at the start, but he is very approachable and helpful. If you aren't a complete tool, pulling off an A is quite do-able. Just complete all your assignments and ask lots of questions. I recommend him for any class you can get with him.

BRAE 133 Junior Grade Earned: A Required (Major) 12:10 pm, Mar 26, 2003 Report Evaluation		I enjoyed Kaminaka's class. He sometimes overexplained topics and made them seem confusing when they were really actually simple. I enjoyed actually learning how to draw and various drawing techniques in his class. He is enthusiastic about the topic, but can get a little boring. He assignes a fair amount of work, but it is easy to get behind if you slack off like I did. Luckily though, he accepts late work.

BRAE 133 Junior Grade Earned: B Required (Major) 7:42 am, Dec 12, 2001 Report Evaluation		Dr. Kaminaka may not be the absolute best, or most interesting teacher I've ever had, but he has a great attitude, which goes a long way. He is fair in his grading, and always willing to talk with the students about the class. I would recommend him to anyone.

BRAE 133 Freshman Grade Earned: B Required (Major) 8:42 pm, Aug 1, 2001 Report Evaluation		made things harder than they really were.

BRAE 133 Freshman Grade Earned: C Required (Major) 8:42 pm, Aug 1, 2001 Report Evaluation		He doesn't make the material clear



BRAE 133 Freshman Grade Earned: B Required (Major) 8:42 pm, Aug 1, 2001 Report Evaluation		Dr. Kaminaka is very knowledgable and friendly. He is easily approachable when a student is having problems with the coursework. I enjoyed his BRAE 133 class very much.

BRAE 234 Sophomore Grade Earned: B Required (Support) 12:49 pm, Sep 1, 1999 Report Evaluation		Dr. K is kinda' scatter-brained, assignments are vague as well as due dates. He brings up some interesting tidbits of knowlage during the course but its all pretty disorganized and unrelated. So kick back and relax for a required course where you learn nothing important.

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