First Year Discovery Seminar: Exploration of the Physics major: from curious freshmen to young professionals . INT 86VW
Seminar designed for students majoring in physics. The goal of the seminar is to explain how physics majors get educated and who they become after receiving a BS in physics. Students will build their virtual plan for classes from freshman fall to senior spring, make a plan for doing research at UCSB and beyond, and explore post-BS options. The seminar is discussion-based, but there will be some presentations by the instructor and invited guest. For full seminar description go to College of Letters & Science Academic Programs website: https://www.duels.ucsb.edu/academics/seminars/list
Prerequisites: Freshman standing.
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UnitsPass no pass
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Level LimitLetters and science
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Same as always. FANTASTIC professor that treats his students as first priority. Do not hesitate to take any class he gives, there is a near 100% chance that you will learn a lot of stuff. (You still have to earn your grade though, obviously.) (INT 84AH is his LD special relativity seminar)
Simply the best physics teacher/professor I've ever had. He is extremely caring and always reassures that no question is stupid whenever someone asks. Lectures are very clear and lets you see the big picture. Accent is not a problem, but adds to his fun charm. Extra credit if you do homework in LaTeX! He is one of the GOATs in my humble opinion.
Dr. B is a wonderful person but overrated by many in the department. His lectures lack coherence and feel disjointed, and he focuses more on specific problems rather than building a good foundation in the subject. Tests and material are challenging but grading is generous. There are better professors in the department if you actually want to learn.
Dr B. is one of the best teachers I have ever had. His lectures are engaging and intuitive; he has a certain way of explaining things that just made so much sense. He possesses so much caring about his students and is willing to meet at anytime; beware that slots for meetings fill up quick!
Vanessa Woods
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