Not an easy class. Lecture is clear and straightforward, though very fast paced. Homework is difficult but invaluable. Prior experience with physics a must. Exams are hard, but she gives lots of partial credit.

She writes ridiculously fast, everything is in variables that she never explains and I never understand the homework because it never runs in line with what we do in class (normally both the homework and the lectures and on similar subjects but the content is totally different). I would highly recommend Dr. B, he is really helpful and engaging.

This class was insane. Although it is only 3 units, it easily occupied the most time out of all of my courses (and I took 4 upper division physics courses). Keep in mind that the homework takes a LONG time to complete, and that the exams are incredibly difficult. Moreover, there is no curve.

She writes LIGHTNING fast, so fast she breaks like 2 pieces of chalk/lecture. Don't bother writing down all her proofs, just take the end results and know those. You will never be tested on the derivations of the formulas, only on applying them. just sit back and watch lecture and you will learn more than if you scribble everything down.

Professor Carlson is very personable and clear. The class is very tough and rigorous. Make sure to study any of the past midterm problems given by the TA. Also, she posts all her lecture notes online. I advise printing them out prior to class because she goes very fast and it is difficult to both listen (learn) and write at the same time.