PHYS 121
Mechanics
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Prof: Jason Detwiler / Spring 2019
Aug 25, 2021
Phys 121 is a weed out series but the practical knowledge of mechanics makes it a very useful course regardless of major or grade. This is the single physics class that will actually discuss the tangible physics of every day life. Utilize office hours, study partners, and pay attention in tutorial.
Jason Detwiler made the class very fun by being resourceful during office hours and easy to reach out to for questions.
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Prof: David Smith / Winter 2021
Aug 23, 2021
I think I only did well in this class (got a 3.6, which is very good on the curve) because I got an A in AP Physics in high school. Very poorly structured and disorganized class with an exam policy that really didn't mesh well with my learning style. Textbook was so confusing and very different from Prof. Smith's lectures. He's nice and helpful but not a very good teacher.
Try to take this class at a community college (before or while you're at UW) or take AP Physics C to get early credit before coming to UW. You're doing yourself a favor avoiding these difficult weedouts. The intro physics classes are known to be the worst at UW.
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Prof: David Smith / Winter 2021
Aug 23, 2021
Class structure in general is horrible. Nothing is organized and the textbook is convoluted. Professor is a nice guy but does not teach well.
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Prof: Jason Detwiler / Spring 2020
Aug 22, 2021
Decent content and good professor. Horrible class setup and exams.
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Prof: Alvaro Chavvaria / Winter 2020
Aug 22, 2021
Professor sucked. Logistics sucked. If you paid attention to AP Physics I in high school, you already know everything.
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Prof: David Smith / Winter 2021
Aug 22, 2021
trash
avoid
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