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Special relativity, blackbody radiation, Compton scattering, photoelectric effect, Bohr model, quantum mechanics, molecules, condensed matter, nuclear physics, elementary particles.

Prerequisites: Physics 4 with a grade of C- or better.

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KOUTROULAKIS
Georgios Koutroulakis
4.3
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PHYS5 . Koutroulakis 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

I dont know why he is well liked. I had trouble understanding physics5 despite doing so well in the other physics classes. Homework was so tedious and exams were tough. I hate his set grading scale, each class is different in terms of understanding content, so having a overall preset grading is stupid in my opinion. dont get me started on the labs

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PHYS7A . Koutroulakis 5 Months Ago

A great lecturer for 7A. Take my word with a grain of salt, I had taken AP Physics C before so these concepts were review, but he definitely is great at explaining things. Homework is fair and helpful, and tests can include challenging problems but they're always within reach.

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PHYS7A . Koutroulakis 8 Months Ago

Pretty chill, just a standard physics course. Everything is clear about what you will be tested on and the homework is plenty to prepare.

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PHYS7A . Koutroulakis 8 Months Ago

The midterm and final were pretty reasonable and the workload was fine. The curved grading scale was really nice. You might have to put in a lot more effort if you've never taken physics before.

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PHYS7A . Koutroulakis 8 Months Ago

I strongly disliked the class structure. The homework was tedious: weekly assignments and a pre-lecture assignment before every class. Also, the class goes by too slow for people who have done mechanics, and too fast for everyone else. The professor is fine and the grading is very generous. I took this class P/NP and aimed for 57.5%. 87.5% is an A.

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PHY7B . Koutroulakis 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

Physics 7B is hard, but Koutroulakis is a good professor. His exams were hard, and I never felt prepared for them. I think he does the best he can; the course just sucks. I hate his discussion sections, though. A 2 hour discussion section is wild and unnecessary for this class. I don't know anyone who actually likes to go to section.

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