Chris Herdman

This is the most difficult 100 level physics course. Unlike 109 and 111, lots of contents which you might haven't systematically learned about in high school appear in this course. Prof. Herdman is of great experience about this course, and he taught it in a well-organized way. The homework and exams are quite challenging sometimes. But won't be surprisingly hard. As long as you finish all the homework and reading, most of the exam questions are doable.

This is the most difficult 100 level physics course. Unlike 109 and 111, lots of contents which you might haven't systematically learned about in high school appear in this course. Prof. Herdman is of great experience about this course, and he taught it in a well-organized way. The homework and exams are quite challenging sometimes. …Read more

Although a lot of students reflected that Professor Herdman's class could be less interesting, I do believe that he is an effective instructor and very helpful. Whoever is taking the class he is teaching should definitely go to his office hours. He is very helpful in explaining the questions students have and is very willing to meet students' demands according to their own situation. I found her explanation clear, the logic of teaching clear, and strong. I had an overall good experience with this class. Professor Hurtman is definitely not that kind of professor, making a lot of jokes and creating a great and funny class atmosphere that attracts students, but he is effective, precise, and helpful as a STEM professor.

Although a lot of students reflected that Professor Herdman's class could be less interesting, I do believe that he is an effective instructor and very helpful. Whoever is taking the class he is teaching should definitely go to his office hours. He is very helpful in explaining the questions students have and is very willing to meet …Read more

E&M is definitely hard but Herdman is a pretty understanding guy and totally willing to go over concepts in office hours. Tons of homework and weekly reading quizzes. Exams are difficult but graded fairly.