Okay, let's set the record straight. Bauer is a fantastic guy and a great lecturer. Yes, he writes things on the board and is occasionally pretty dry. But the class is about waves; it's really not that interesting. He has original notes that aren't from a powerpoint and is clear about what you need to learn. I agree the tests were a bit tricky but not impossible and he more than prepares you for it, although the practice ones were easier. Overall, he honestly is the best professor I've had at UCLA and made me love physics after the math series railed me, so kudos to him for doing that. Take him for any class if you can.

I loved this class, because in Physics 5A, I always felt behind and I couldn't comprehend half of it. However, this class helped change my perception of physics. I loved how Professor Bauer would handwrite everything on the board, it made it easier for me to follow and understand. He also would show us interesting labs and demos during class, which helped make class even more amazing. The grade distribution is: 10% Homework (Mastering Physics), 15% Lab, there are 2 Midterms and whichever one you did better on would be 20% of your grade and the other one 15%, and finally the Final is 40%. You could get up to 0.6% extra credit from Campuswire. Overall, he also was funny and made lectures go faster, so I would highly recommend this class!