PHYSICS 4AL
Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
Description: Laboratory, four hours. Enforced requisite: course 1A or 1AH. Enforced corequisite: course 1B or 1BH. Computerized measurements of uniform and accelerated motion, including oscillations. Analysis of data and comparison of results to predictions, including least-squares fitting. Conception, execution, and presentation of creative projects involving motion. Letter grading.
Units: 2.0
Units: 2.0
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Fall 2021 - I literally did not interact with my professor at all. The entire class was taught by my TA (Ananyo) who was really nice and accommodating for some technical issues my lab group dealt with throughout the quarter. This class is very much based on the TA you get so good luck picking a good one. The lectures aren't that engaging or necessary, if you know Python and how to use Arduino you can figure out how to do the labs very easily. Overall, this was my easy class this quarter. Your grade is mainly based on the 2 lab reports and the final project + final lab report. The lab reports are completed as a group project so I never stressed about having to study or finish an assignment on time. Make friends with your lab group because it will make the quarter much more fun and enjoyable. One girl in my group was a Physics major so that was really helpful and I had had previous experience with Arduino so it was an easy A.
Fall 2021 - I literally did not interact with my professor at all. The entire class was taught by my TA (Ananyo) who was really nice and accommodating for some technical issues my lab group dealt with throughout the quarter. This class is very much based on the TA you get so good luck picking a good one. The lectures aren't that engaging or necessary, if you know Python and how to use Arduino you can figure out how to do the labs very easily. Overall, this was my easy class this quarter. Your grade is mainly based on the 2 lab reports and the final project + final lab report. The lab reports are completed as a group project so I never stressed about having to study or finish an assignment on time. Make friends with your lab group because it will make the quarter much more fun and enjoyable. One girl in my group was a Physics major so that was really helpful and I had had previous experience with Arduino so it was an easy A.
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Spring 2021 - Quick disclaimer, my lab section was basically run by my TA, so this review is more so regarding the class itself and my TA Maximilien Liese, rather than the professor herself (who I never saw). The entire class basically revolves around a bunch of small lab experiments that you work on in a group. You are assigned a group and are stuck with that group for every lab until the end of the class, unless you talk to the TA at the start to change groups (so make sure your group is responsible and splits work evenly!). We had prelab and postlab assignments, all of which were straightforward since clear instructions were given via google slides. The lectures were basically just background info and instructions being read off slides (so nothing special, but it gets the job done). The TAs and LAs are helpful and usually respond to emails quickly. No midterms, and the final is just a final project you choose and work on with your group, then present at the end. Overall, this class is quite a bit of work for 2 units, but it isn't super difficult and having a good group will make it manageable for sure.
Spring 2021 - Quick disclaimer, my lab section was basically run by my TA, so this review is more so regarding the class itself and my TA Maximilien Liese, rather than the professor herself (who I never saw). The entire class basically revolves around a bunch of small lab experiments that you work on in a group. You are assigned a group and are stuck with that group for every lab until the end of the class, unless you talk to the TA at the start to change groups (so make sure your group is responsible and splits work evenly!). We had prelab and postlab assignments, all of which were straightforward since clear instructions were given via google slides. The lectures were basically just background info and instructions being read off slides (so nothing special, but it gets the job done). The TAs and LAs are helpful and usually respond to emails quickly. No midterms, and the final is just a final project you choose and work on with your group, then present at the end. Overall, this class is quite a bit of work for 2 units, but it isn't super difficult and having a good group will make it manageable for sure.
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