I came for the iClicker questions but I stayed for those glorious knit sweaters. He is very organized and prepared for every lecture, but somewhat too formal in my opinion. His dedication and care for teaching is evident even though the material isn't always clear.
He's a really nice and caring professor and he would answer all the questions. Although his tests are hard and he does curve on grade, you would get an A if you follow him.
One of the best professor's I've had for physics at UCSB. He is very thorough in lecture and he will not put anything on the midterm that he has not gone over in lecture. The questions on the exams were simpler than the questions on the MasteringPhysics. Exams are a mixture of about 25-30% MC and the rest free response. Helpful office hours.
Prof. Koutroulakis is the best physics professor I've had at UCSB! He lectures well and clearly tries very hard to help you understand. Tests are very difficult but are fairly graded.
Dr. Koutroulakis is by far the best physics instructor I've had: his lectures actually covered everything on his exams, and he actually put thought into the course structure. Although TAs handled grading the exams, Dr. Koutroulakis encouraged us to review the exams with him to ensure that everyone was graded fairly. Free response isn't scary!
Tough Grader! Don't take his class!!!!!