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Kinematics in 3D, Newton's Laws, Energy, Momentum and Collisions, Rotation,Statics and Equilibrium

Prerequisites: Mathematics 2A or 3A or AP Math AB Exam with a score of 3 or better.

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KOUTROULAKIS
Georgios Koutroulakis
4.3
64 reviews
SH 1431
W
17:00 PM - 18:50 PM
45 / 45 Full

ILP 2209
W
19:00 PM - 20:50 PM
45 / 45 Full

ILP 2211
R
09:00 AM - 10:50 AM
45 / 45 Full

ELLSN2617
R
18:00 PM - 19:50 PM
45 / 45 Full

ELLSN2617
F
16:00 PM - 17:50 PM
45 / 45 Full

ILP 2209
F
14:00 PM - 15:50 PM
45 / 45 Full

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Winter 2024 . Koutroulakis
BRDA 1610
T R
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Winter 2024 . Koutroulakis
BRDA 1610
T R
12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
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PHYS 7A Koutroulakis Winter 2025 Total: 530
PHYS 7A Koutroulakis Winter 2024 Total: 426
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4.3
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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PHYS7A . Koutroulakis 1 Year, 7 Months Ago

Great at explaining concepts and gives useful example problem at the end of every lecture. Posts lecture slides before class. Has a prelecture assignment every lecture and homework due every sunday. Exams are hard, but it's physics lol. Grading is lenient, if you get a 52.5% in the class you pass.

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PHYS7A . Koutroulakis 1 Year, 7 Months Ago

Professor Koutroulakis is a very engaging lecturer. He definitely takes his time with concepts rather than giving you the best tips for solving problems, but if you take advantage of the sections and online textbook, you will be fine. His grading process is essentially pre-curved, which I think made most students score better than they expected.

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PHYS 7A
256 / 270 Enrolled
Basic Physics
Georgios Koutroulakis 4.3
M W
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
51.4% A
PHYS 7D
0 / 286 Closed
Basic Physics
T B A
M W
17:00 PM - 18:15 PM
50.2% A
PHYS 7C
83 / 94 Enrolled
Paula Popescu 3.6
T R
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
28.5% A
PHYS 7L
24 / 24 Full
Physics Laboratory
Paula Popescu 3.6
T
16:00 PM - 18:50 PM
76.8% A
PHYS 7D
259 / 286 Enrolled
Basic Physics
Paul Oehlmann 4.1
M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
50.2% A
PHYS 7L
24 / 24 Full
Physics Laboratory
Paula Popescu 3.6
T
13:00 PM - 15:50 PM
76.8% A
PHYS 7L
24 / 24 Full
Physics Laboratory
Paula Popescu 3.6
T
19:00 PM - 21:50 PM
76.8% A