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PHYS0108 with Susan Watson6 days ago

The material is interesting and fun to learn. However, Watson's requirements for how work must be presented are absurd. On tests, if you do not follow them exactly, you will do poorly even if you demonstrate a full understanding of the material and get the correct answer. Even if you clearly outline your method in a logical way, if it doesn't match her method, she will not accept it and will deduct many points. Her lectures are engaging, and she is clearly enthusiastic about the material. However, during exams, which count for the majority of your grade, you end up more worried about replicating her specific steps than actually answering the questions. Overall, it felt like she prioritized rigid adherence to her method over genuine understanding, which was extremely frustrating.

The material is interesting and fun to learn. However, Watson's requirements for how work must be presented are absurd. On tests, if you do not follow them exactly, you will do poorly even if you demonstrate a full understanding of the material and get the correct answer. Even if you clearly outline your method in a logical way, if i …Read more

Lots of HomeworkTough GradingDifficult Exams
5hrs / week Very difficulty Average value Would not take again
PHYS0111 with McKinley Brumback22 days ago

Professor Brumback is the best! She is so intelligent and is able to explain difficult topics with ease. She provides practice material and slides in preparation for the exams which are extremely helpful. She posts all of the lectures online and is super accomodating.

Chill and RelaxedFair GradingLots of Homework
6hrs / week Low difficulty Very high value Would take again
PHYS0111 with McKinley Brumback28 days ago

Professor Brumback is great. Her class is very fun and she is entertaining. The problem sets build exactly off of what was taught in class and attending class is optional because she posts all the lectures online. The lab is a pain though.

Chill and RelaxedFair GradingEasy Exams
3hrs / week Low difficulty High value Would take again
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