The physics department at NC State is generally not well received but I didn't think it was that bad. Granted I did take AP Physics prior to this so I had some background knowledge. The main challenge is figuring out the direction for everything, not leaving out any forces, and how to properly combine the equations you're given.

The course starts with kinematics and momentum, moves to forces, then work and energy, and ends on the rotational form of all the above. Rotational is definitely the most challenging part.

He was a decent professor, occasionally pretty funny during lectures, and very open to feedback, not very accessible outside of class though

Have a good understanding of what exactly momentum and forces are going in