Presents concepts and methodologies for understanding physical phenomena, and is particularly useful preparation for upper-division study in the life sciences. Electromagnetic waves. Geometric optics, optical instruments. Interference and diffraction. Quantum theory of the atom. Nuclear physics. If time permits: Special relativity, elementary particle physics.

Prerequisites: Physics 6B with a minimum grade of C-.

3

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

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GELLER R M
Robert Geller
3.4
290 reviews
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Spring 2025 . Geller R M
BRDA 1610
M W
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
Fall 2025 . Geller R M
BRDA 1610
M W
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
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PHYS 6C Geller R M Fall 2025 Total: 263
PHYS 6C Geller R M Spring 2025 Total: 113
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290
3.4
6B6C . Geller R M A Month Ago

. He doesn't have the etiquettes a UC Professor should have. Be more accessible to students.

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6C . Geller R M A Month Ago

He was okay but not as good at explaining a lot of the concepts as Freund. Also he assigned us a lot of lecture videos to watch but they ended up being very redundant to the content he covers in lecture in person.

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6C . Geller R M 3 Months Ago

Every time I left lecture, I was unsure about what Geller wanted me to take away from it. The final for 6C was the hardest exam of my life. So many question types that were unlike anything we have seen before. Practice tests don't really help you. The Achieve homework is a nice grade buffer. Definitely take Freund if you can!

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6C . Geller R M 3 Months Ago

Honestly I'm not sure why Geller gets so much hate. I find him to be quite entertaining and his commentary in his lecture videos makes me laugh. He is a good professor and I feel like I've learned the most physics than the other two classes in the series. I strongly dislike physics but I will say that Geller definitely does keep me engaged.

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6C . Geller R M 4 Months Ago

Geller teaches in a conceptual way. The pro about this teaching style is you're likely to understand how the world works better. The con is that learning problem-solving that matters for MT's is done on your own time. He gives you all the tools though. Know how to do the BP's (which aren't a lot) by heart and look at "good-student" notes. (6.75/10)

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6C . Geller R M 9 Months Ago

Lots of homework which make up a lot of your grade which is super nice. Exams are hard but fair, if you keep up with the homework and do the practice problems he gives you will be fine. His lectures are super entertaining and interesting, always doing some fun demos.

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PHYS 6C
289 / 286 Full
Introductory Physics
Ernest Freund 4.4
T R
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
PHYS 6BL
24 / 24 Full
Introductory Experimental Physics
Benjamin Mazin 2.8 Paula Popescu 3.6
M
13:00 PM - 14:50 PM
PHYS 6BL
24 / 24 Full
Introductory Experimental Physics
Benjamin Mazin 2.8 Paula Popescu 3.6
M
15:00 PM - 16:50 PM
PHYS 6B
125 / 286 Enrolled
Introductory Physics
Robert Geller 3.4
M W
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
PHYS 6B
286 / 286 Full
Introductory Physics
Ernest Freund 4.4
T R
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
PHYS 6BL
24 / 24 Full
Introductory Experimental Physics
Benjamin Mazin 2.8 Paula Popescu 3.6
M
13:00 PM - 14:50 PM
PHYS 6BL
24 / 24 Full
Introductory Experimental Physics
Benjamin Mazin 2.8 Paula Popescu 3.6
M
15:00 PM - 16:50 PM